Think Local Act Personal

We're pausing activity on X to uphold our commitment to safe, inclusive dialogue - stay connected with us through LinkedIn and by joining our mailing list at thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk. We look forward to continuing our important work together.

Which values do you think the social care workforce should hold? We asked people who draw on care and support and this is some of what they told us: compassionate, empathetic, honest, reliable, respectful, principled, open, proud... Explore more bit.ly/4djHPit

We believe that policies should reflect the voices of the people they affect. That's why we're proud to have co-produced a set of values for the social care workforce which were included in the @DHSCgovuk Care Workforce Pathway bit.ly/4djHPit

We asked people who draw on care and support which values they expect to see in the people who support them. This is what they told us. See all 7 value statements, which serve as guiding principles for person-centred care 👇 bit.ly/4djHPit

Our new report is now live! 'Values and the workforce: the expectations of people with lived experience' shares insights from people who draw on care and support about the values they believe the #SocialCare workforce should hold. Discover our findings bit.ly/4djHPit

Coming soon! Our new report 'Values and the workforce: the expectations of people with lived experience' will be available from Thursday 1 August. Sign up to our mailing list and we'll send it to you as soon as it's available bit.ly/TLAPmail

JOB POST: We are recruiting for a Head of Practice Improvement, focusing on Making It Real. In this role, you will co-create tools and resources to help improve policy and practice and improve lives. Learn more and apply here: lnkd.in/gJ_3B_w9 #charityjobs #socialcare

“Everyone should have the care and support they need to be able to live their life their way.” If you agree with this then you might be interested in what we have to say. Sign up to our mailing list to hear from us and learn more thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/News/enews/

“At @MakingSpaceUK, we’ve really embraced Making It Real. For us, it’s one of the ways we can work to make sure that the voices of people are written through our services like a stick of rock.” Want to hear how they've done it? bit.ly/4612jt7 #MakingItReal

Sharing experiences of co-production and co-creation is vital for building a better future for people who draw on care and support. We came together with others from across Europe at @ESNsocial's European Social Services Conference in Antwerp to share our learning across borders!

Great to talk digital technology, health & care when @JenniferPearl16 attended @thekingsfund conference. Interesting insight into NHS app, virtual wards, AI and @wesstreeting's innovation plans. #CoProduction with people who draw on care and support is key to this working well.

The #ASCWorkforceStrategy represents a pivotal moment for social care, filled with hope and potential. We'll work with @skillsforcare to bring these recommendations to life. Together, we can ensure a workforce that embodies the values people seek and that is appropriately valued.

Let's talk about acronyms. ISF, SDS, ASC, SEN, PWLE, QAF... the list goes on. These acronyms fill social care, but they often exclude people. Clear language builds trust, understanding, and inclusivity. Let's challenge their use and embrace more human language #LanguageMatters

“Making It Real spoke our language,” says @KarynatKeyRing. “It didn’t have airs and graces, and it really put people at the centre of knowing whether support is right for them.” Read about the different ways @KeyRingLiving has been #MakingItReal bit.ly/3VVyUfv

At TLAP, we believe that everyone should have access to resources in formats that work for them. That's why we're happy to be able to share the Braille version of the Making It Real Guide. To request your free copy, visit bit.ly/45XCEla

Did you miss @glynbutcher and @BryonyShannon's insightful session during #CoProWeek? No worries! We caught up with them to hear their thoughts on why language matters in co-production. bit.ly/3Y0AQpB #LanguageMatters #CoProduction

Take a moment to reflect on the language of co-production with @SibthorpKate of the National Co-production Advisory Group bit.ly/3W1foyf #LanguageMatters #CoProduction #NCAG

It's #CoProWeek and @clentonF is asking us all to co-produce in a way that's mindful of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Are you in? Let’s work together to make sure every voice is heard and valued in adult social care. bit.ly/4cLh4Ti

@Ela48049037 Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!

@TLAP1 Agreed outcomes through coproduction should become part of ongoing embedded strategic process not lost with staff changes or at whim of managers unless reviewed and agreed coproductively

It's #CoProWeek 2024! We're exploring what's missing from #CoProduction in care and support, and we want to hear from you. Take a moment to reply to this post and tell us what you think is missing from co-production in care and support. This will help us to address those gaps.

@juliesharp86 Thanks for sharing Julie!