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Home of #LocalAreaCoordination in #England & #Wales. Follow us on Facebook. Hosted by Community Catalysts who are on Bluesky.

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

We’ve made the decision to stop posting to X. You can follow the Local Area Coordination Network on Facebook at https://t.co/A30nx5Pn1m or sign up to our monthly newsletter at https://t.co/7xjzc8E7Db

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

Want to develop your leadership skills and network? Or looking for ideas on how to do things differently in your leadership role? If you're thinking 'yes', #NewSocialLeaders is for you! Two new groups kick off in May 2025. Find out more https://t.co/cbwFWnDqUi

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Fab article from @localtrust looking at the key elements needed to support and develop effective community leadership, such as 'listening to the language used by community members'.

Have a read 👇

https://t.co/4h0jc1G1mn

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

New report from @socfuture looking back on their recent national workshop run in collaboration with @TLAP1 and the Time to Act Reform Group, focusing on assessment and plans, direct payments, information and reporting systems, and finance and commissioning.

Have a read 👇

[#socialcarefuture @socfuture]

Fixing the Plumbing and Wiring in Adult Social Care - Report of the National Workshop - Social Care Future https://t.co/AnPJaJVYZC

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Great event coming up from @corganisers next week 👇

Sign up to our monthly newsletter at https://t.co/ihiyahkiZp to be informed of more quality events, as well as blogs, publications etc 📝

[Community Organisers (archive - not active) @corganisers]

Coming up next week

Grab a cuppa and join us for the first in our series of Bitesize sessions, looking at the practice of community organising.

Book here https://t.co/5Sn1VH134h

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

In our latest blog, Nick reflects on the refreshingly different approach to public service that #LocalAreaCoordination brings, walking alongside people early on and saving money on costly interventions.

Have a read at https://t.co/ZWCW9kw5Mc!

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Our January #LocalAreaCoordination newsletter is almost here, containing lots of useful blog posts, publications, events, and more!

Sign up to receive this straight to your inbox at https://t.co/ePYORMd5je 📩

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

We are looking to commission an organisation or individual with specialist expertise to develop an evaluation tool that we can use to demonstrate the financial impact and value of our programmes. Submit your expression of interest by 31 January https://t.co/L273q1cNoX

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

"As we revisit ideas like Total Place, let’s seize this moment to go deeper. By embracing principles like those in LAC, we can reimagine public services to better reflect the needs and aspirations of us all as citizens."

Read about 'Total Place' and #LocalAreaCoordination 👇

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

'Total Place' - a bold, creative idea that offers an opportunity to reimagine public services. Nick Sinclair and Donna Hall argue for key shifts in the delivery and philosophy of public services https://t.co/64qLZ6zulA #TotalPlace #PublicServices

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Tom Richards recently welcomed new Westminster City Council Local Area Coordinators, Theresa and Sonjide, with an engaging induction session! Good luck to the two newest members of the #LocalAreaCoordinationNetwork. Excited to see the positive impact they’ll bring to communities!

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Each month we publish a newsletter containing updates about the world of #LocalAreaCoordination, as well as lots of great publications, blog posts, upcoming events, and more! Sign up to receive copies straight to your inbox at https://t.co/ePYORMdD8M

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Since 2017, Local Area Coordinators in York have been supporting attempts to redefine how public services interact with communities by amplifying the natural authority of grassroots organisations and charities.

Read more about this in our latest blog👇
https://t.co/z1xa5PbbQO

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

Our December news bulletin is now available with updates on our programmes and our work with partners @socfuture @incontrolorg @LGAcomms. Also features @TLAP1 guide to inclusive events https://t.co/gYhVdOfAWt A very Happy Christmas from all of us at Community Catalysts 🎄

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Would you like to help people recognise their strengths, explore options, make choices, plan for the future, and access sustainable solutions? @OxfordshireCC are recruiting for a #LocalAreaCoordinator to be based in Kidlington.

Find out more and apply at https://t.co/GoUQLzB7K0

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

"I get a lot out of developing relationships with residents and seeing them develop the tools to grow and identify the changes they need to improve their lives."

Read about what a day in the life of a #LocalAreaCoordinator looks like for Katie 👇

https://t.co/nIEJhKDSf7

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

A huge thank you to all our @LACNetworkUK members who attended and contributed to yesterday's online National Gathering! It's always hugely valuable coming together as a Network to share experience, support each other, and help evolve the approach 🙌

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Our November #LocalAreaCoordination newsletter is out! Featuring this excellent article (https://t.co/NDuOryg5pe) from
@LACNetworkUK manager Tom Richards on how better is possible now.

Subscribe to receive future copies straight to your inbox at https://t.co/ePYORMd5je…!

[Shared Lives Plus @SharedLivesPlus]

It’s the final day of #NCASC2024. Better, Now. represents our collaborative efforts in social care with @NDTICentral and @CommCats. Stop by stand A5 for insights and resources. #BetterNow

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

A call for new investment in earlier action and support has been set out in a briefing by the Time to Act Reform Board. Launched today at #NCASC24 it makes a case for 'prevention' in #AdultSocialCare https://t.co/dwMcKlWegV @LGAcomms @pipcannons

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

We know that better is possible for care and support. Find out more at Stand A5 at #NCASC24 where we are promoting #BetterNow - a showcase of community based approaches. Explore our Innovators Learn possibilities https://t.co/sobPONCWI5