When experience becomes evidence: Co-producing mental health research
In this blog Kelvin Opiepie shares his personal journey from silent struggles to shaping global mental health research through his role as a member of The Global Lived Experiential Advisory Board (GLEAB) for The GALENOS project.
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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.
Marking Milestones in October: Monthly Team Update
October looks set to be a monumental month as we turn one and launch a new project!
Going DEEP – progress towards using evidence in practice through co-production
Nick is a a registered Social Worker who co-ordinates the Developing Evidence Enriched Practice (DEEP) programme at Swansea University. Here he shares how a co-productive approach translated research evidence into policy and practice.
From no evaluation to co-evaluation: ten lessons for the journey
Reflections from Mike on co-production and evaluation coming together in the world of 'co-evaluation'.
Planning it all out in September: monthly team update
This month we’re making plans to mark our very first anniversary as Co-production Collective!
Online art groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse
Alison and Jamie introduce a project supported by the Wellcome Trust focusing on women’s experiences of art groups as a form of mental health and social support.
Reflections on being a Co-Production Collective Ally
Three of Co-Production Collective Allies – Laura, Sarah and Laura – introduce themselves and share some personal reflections on their roles.
Cheers to August: monthly team update
This month we’re introducing our new team members and sharing more about our work with NHS England and Improvement.
Free Community Research online course launches
Anna and Charlotte introduce a brand new – free! – online course which aims to support anyone to conduct their own research for positive social change.
Transforming Social Care through IMPACT
Obert Tawodzera is part of the team behind IMPACT – a brand new centre dedicated to improving adult social care together with those who use and deliver services. Here he explains more about their plans and how you can get involved.