Co-Design Groups – more than a tick-box exercise

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.
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.
Care Providers Voice (CPV) and Care City are launching a new movement in North East London: Social Care Changemakers.
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.
Over the past 12 months, residents, community groups and public services in Barking and Dagenham have been building something extraordinary together.
Ever looked at a job ad, felt excited… and then talked yourself out of applying because you didn’t tick every box?
In the final chapter of our Kit4Care blog series, we reflect on the impact, learning, and legacy of a pilot that empowered care professionals, improved outcomes — and just won a major award.