Emily Brook and Elspeth Paisley share what Barking & Dagenham is learning about making neighbourhood health truly neighbourhood-led, and why relationships, shared power and the right conditions for change matter more than any single model.
What happens when local people help shape the future of an overlooked public space? The River Roding programme offers practical lessons in community-led health, public realm and neighbourhood change.
NELFT‘s Reablement team shares what it’s really like to introduce care technology into short-term support, the practical challenges, the lessons learned, and the reassurance it brought to families.
Adopting new technology is rarely just about the tech itself – it’s about relationships, confidence, and introducing the right support at the right moment.
In Pia’s blog, discover how co-design groups shaped the Redbridge Care Tech Pilot and why genuine collaboration, not tick-box consultation, is key to creating services that truly meet people’s needs.
During her five-week internship, Florrie explored how Care City’s Connect project builds stronger, more connected communities and discovered lessons she’ll carry far beyond graduation.
Redbridge is pioneering a national pilot to test care technologies that prevent falls, boost independence, and transform how older residents live safely at home and in care.
Exploring how we can reimagine the ‘front door’ to adult social care as a welcoming space for partnership, connection and flourishing.
In her blog, Pia Barna shares the journey of launching Enhanced Homecare in Redbridge – a practical, person-centred model for preventative care shaped by persistence, partnership, and real-world learning.