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The importance of co-production in neurodiverse communities

In this blog Prisca shares her personal experiences and those of others to highlight the challenges of co-production in neurodiverse communities along with practical ways to make these spaces more inclusive.

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Co-Production Collective Allies Group: November Meeting Notes

This November, our Allies Group met to discuss key issues about the Collective and the meeting notes are now available to read.

December 8, 2021
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My co-production year: personal and reflective accounts

What can we learn from twelve months of co-production? Lynn and Al reflect on a year of which brought new challenges, but also real achievement through working with others.

November 23, 2021
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“Co-pro-what-now?” Learning to explain co-production

Co-Production Week Scotland 2021 is here and, to mark the occasion, Sam from the Scottish Co-production Network shares his experience getting to grips with the language of co-production – and how a new animation might help.

November 22, 2021
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Sport and co-production: Just do it!

Based on her experience working with Disability Rights UK, Lydia explains why co-production is the key to helping people get active in their local area in a way that is right for them.

November 17, 2021
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Co-producing reading research with young people

A reflection on co-produced research with young people by PhD student Charlotte Webber as she begins a project seeking to tackle the drop-off in young people’s reading motivation.

November 9, 2021
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Settling into November: monthly team update

Find out what our team is up to this month, including events to get involved in and projects we're working on in November.

November 2, 2021
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Co-producing our birthday!

Our 1st birthday wouldn't have been possible without a fantastic planning team: Sylvia, Judy, and Al! In this co-authored blog, you can catch-up on the big day and their reflections on putting it all together.

October 26, 2021
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Co-production at the heart: the Parents 1st Community Peer Support Model

Parents 1st is a UK charity using collective experience to enable parents to recognise and build on self-identified strengths. In this blog, Celia and Nicole share learning, resources, and guides for setting up your own peer support programme.

October 18, 2021
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Reflecting on our first year: share your highlights

In just a few weeks, the Co-production Collective is turning one year old and we want to celebrate with you by reflecting on the last 12 months.

October 6, 2021
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Could you be a Co-Pro Collective Community Area Pioneer?

Join the small team of pioneers who are going to start co-creating our brand new online community space.

October 5, 2021