One Year of Connect – Watch the Celebration

Over the past 12 months, residents, community groups and public services in Barking and Dagenham have been building something extraordinary together.
Over the past 12 months, residents, community groups and public services in Barking and Dagenham have been building something extraordinary together.
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.
A co-designed workshop with mothers facing perinatal mental health challenges reveals vital insights for creating more compassionate, proactive, and supportive health visiting services. Read more in Vedika Lall’s blog below.
A new white paper reveals how a digitally enabled model of care in care homes can improve outcomes, reduce hospital admissions, and save the NHS millions—offering a blueprint for truly integrated, preventative care.
Introducing &Thrive: A co-produced platform to help people confidently take control of their own care — and a blueprint for a more empowering future of self-directed support.
Heather Howarth shares her visit to The Attic Project. Their approach to building belonging, confidence, and connection offers valuable lessons for our Connect project in Barking & Dagenham.
Pia Barna‘s latest blog focuses on building skills, strengthening relationships, and boosting confidence to transform care through the Kit4Care programme.
Michael Robert’s blog shares how the Connect project is enabling community-driven solutions to social isolation.
Rachel’s blog explores how we used this inclusive sports event to inspire inclusion across schools & organisations of North East London.