Belong, Lead, Connect: putting lived experience at the heart of change
We’re excited to be working alongside Brandon Trust to launch Belong, Lead, Connect, a new two-year programme in Barking and Dagenham.
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Making neighbourhood health neighbourhood-led
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.
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Care City appointed to evaluate Westminster’s Healthy Communities Fund
We’ve been appointed by Westminster City Council‘s Public Health team to evaluate the impact of its Healthy Communities Fund, a £5 million investment in community-led approaches to improving health and tackling inequalities across the borough.
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Meet Sarah Khan – Why neighbourhood health starts with relationships
We spoke to Care City Board member Sarah Khan about leadership, neighbourhood health and why building stronger relationships is key to improving health and care.
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Building a Digital Roadmap for Compassionate, Neighbourhood-Based Care with Saint Francis Hospice
How we worked with Saint Francis Hospice to turn digital ambition into an implementable plan aligned to long-term strategy and sustainable growth.
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Reassurance and Realities: A Reablement Team’s Experience with Care Technology
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.
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Trust, Timing, and Technology: Understanding User Adoption in Adult Social Care
Adopting new technology is rarely just about the tech itself – it’s about relationships, confidence, and introducing the right support at the right moment.
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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.
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Learning from Care City: Florrie, our Intern’s Journey into Community, Connection and Innovation
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.