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Why Social Value Matters in Social Care Tenders

Social value is no longer optional in social care tenders — it is weighted, measured, and scrutinised. Commissioners want to see how providers deliver wider benefits beyond core services, from...

Co-Production & Engagement in Social Care — A C...

A complete 7-part blog series exploring how providers can embed co-production and engagement in practice — from principles and family involvement to governance, under-represented voices, case studies, and evidencing in...

Evidencing Co-Production in Tenders and Inspect...

Co-production only carries weight if you can prove it. This blog explains how to evidence genuine co-production in tenders and CQC inspections, with practical tips for presenting examples, outcomes, and...

Case Studies: Co-Production That Changed Services

Co-production is most powerful when it leads to visible change. This blog shares practical case studies showing how genuine collaboration with people, families, and communities reshaped services, improved outcomes, and...

Building Engagement Pathways for Under-Represen...

Too often, co-production is dominated by the “usual voices.” This blog explores how to reach and include under-represented groups — from people with communication barriers to those from minority backgrounds...

Co-Production in Governance and Quality Assurance

Co-production isn’t just about service design — it belongs in governance and quality assurance too. This blog explores how to embed lived experience at board and QA levels to improve...