Think Local Act Personal

What does care and support that really works look like? In this new blog Martin Walker generously shares a glimpse into his Mum's life.

He talks about how a mix of flexible support, strong relationships, and local places helps her live life her way. buff.ly/7eljaaK

Jennifer Pearl reminds us that changes to where people access care and support can have a huge impact on their lives.

In this blog, Jennifer talks about how 'care closer to home' is about more than convenience. It’s about independence, dignity, and time to do things that matter. buff.ly/kttYZiP

Looking for the first step to make care and support work better?

This blog grew out of a LinkedIn series that Martin Walker started about his Mum getting out and about.

He set out to share a glimpse of what her care and support looks like. But the response made him realise how powerful these everyday moments can be.

So here’s a longer reflection buff.ly/TW4w80d

We’ve identified 9 areas for action to improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia, shaped by the experiences of people living with dementia, community groups, and public sector professionals.

Examples, resources, and tools related to these areas for action
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The language of health and social care often divides us into ‘them’ and ‘us’. But care and support should be about trusted relationships and living life our way.

Have you seen our communicating about key topic guides? They help us to reflect on the words we use and their impact. buff.ly/jqPEyJz

We couldn’t ask for much more than this.

Our recent webinar launched a report promoting the wellbeing of people living with dementia through community development, social innovation, and personalised support.

The response has been great. Here’s what people had to say👇 buff.ly/HGy1x9p

Getting to hospital appointments can be hard – long journeys, long waits, needing to rely on others. That’s why we’re working with @adass.bsky.social to explore what care closer to home could and should mean.

Jennifer's story shows how small changes can have a big impact. Read more bit.ly/3H4D5lI

Our health and wellbeing are shaped by how we are able to live our lives. This doesn't change when living with dementia. But the world can make it harder to hold onto the things that matter.

Community development, social innovation, and personalised support can help people live well bit.ly/40s3PTN

Innovative ideas, lived experience, and shared ambition for better care and support.

We enjoyed the Care Innovation Challenge 2025, supporting teams to co-produce fresh solutions to the challenges facing social care.

Big thanks to @ncfcareforum.bsky.social for hosting buff.ly/GOwCPhs

On 16th July 2025 we hosted a webinar to launch our new report that calls for a fresh focus on supporting people living with dementia through connection, com... Dementia report launch: 'I just want to be able to dance'

Our new report calls for a fresh focus on supporting people living with dementia through connection, community, and personalised care and support.

If you missed the launch webinar, don't worry! The recording is online now on our Youtube page.

At the heart of dementia support lies the fundamental human desire to keep doing the things that give life meaning – yet current UK policy still centres on the disease, not the person.

Fantastic blog from @lizleach.bsky.social and @neilmcrowther.bsky.social buff.ly/LT3IYHV

We hope this report will inspire renewed energy and collaboration to make these ideas a reality so we can create communities where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.

‘I just want to be able to dance’ is a simple, human expression of what matters. It’s a reminder that people with dementia are still people, with hopes, passions, and rights.

The report is grounded in real stories and experiences. It highlights what people say matters most: feeling recognised, connected, and supported to live life their way. And it sets out nine practical actions to make this vision a reality.

📢 New dementia report: 'I just want to be able to dance'

We’re proud to share a hopeful vision for care and support that promotes the wellbeing of people living with dementia through community development, social innovation, and personalised support. buff.ly/H4lKhFE

In this podcast, we follow the journey taken by @adass.bsky.social to develop their Vision for Co-production.

We discuss how the work began, what changed along the way, and the practical difference a co-produced approach has made.

Listen now buff.ly/sE1DYgq

At its best, adult social care enables hundreds of thousands of us to live meaningful lives at home and in our communities. But it’s not always there for everyone who needs it.

That's why we support the ADASS #CareCantWait campaign. Visit their website now to take action: buff.ly/JrsI2rT

What can CQC Local Authority assurance reports tell us about how well we're doing with Direct Payments?

In this video blog, Martin Walker – TLAP's Head of Practice Development for Self-Directed Support – offers his take.

Find the full video in our Resource Library: buff.ly/alyo9pr

It's been a pleasure working with @adass.bsky.social and so many other people to create the ADASS Vision for Co-production.

It sets out ADASS’s commitment to embedding co-production in all aspects of their work. And importantly, it was co-produced from the start! buff.ly/CbfCPiQ

Only a few spots left❗

Join us on Wednesday 16 July, 12.30 – 1.30 pm

We'll be discussing the importance of wellbeing for people living with dementia.

This is an opportunity to imagine a better future, and learn how we can make it real.

Register here 👉 buff.ly/Kbn72Do

New podcast for #CoProWeek2025

What does it really take to create a vision for co-production, and why does it matter?

In this episode, we explore how @adass.bsky.social developed its Vision for Co-production.

Full podcast available here bit.ly/4ldzNvt

Wherever you are on the ladder, pause and ask:

What's helping us climb?
What's holding us back?
What would one step up look like?

This week is a chance to celebrate progress and to keep reaching higher.

Let's keep learning and climbing towards true co-production. #CoProWeek2025

ADASS launches new Co-production Vision – co-produced with TLAP and NCAG - TLAP Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) and the National Co-production Advisory Group (NCAG) have worked closely with the Association of Directors of Adult Social

ADASS launches a new Vision for Co-production❗

We worked closely with @adass.bsky.social to co-produce the new Vision which sets out their commitment to embedding co-production in all aspects of their work.

It’s shaped by people and built on shared values and practical steps.

Have you seen co-production lead to better outcomes or uncover ideas you wouldn’t have reached otherwise ❓

1. Uncovering overlooked challenges
2. Bringing fresh perspectives
3. Challenging assumptions
4. Designing around real lives
5. Building shared ownership

The theme for #CoProWeek2025 is 'Innovation through co-production'

We’ve seen time and again that co-production strengthens innovation. When people with lived experience are involved from the start, ideas are more effective and more likely to last.

Here are 5 ways co-production drives innovation👇

Innovation starts with co-production, and it was front and centre at the Care Innovation Challenge.

Hear what lived experience mentors @coproisaac.bsky.social and Paula Sardinha took away from this creative, high-energy weekend bit.ly/45Q74Ie

If you missed it, don't worry, @scie.org.uk will be sharing recordings of all the workshops. We'll post the link here as soon as it's available.

We loved chatting with you at the @scie.org.uk #CoProWeek2025 conference. Thanks everyone who joined our workshops on:

How co-production can be more inclusive
The Care Innovation Challenge + our Innovation Hack Day
The ethical use of Data and Generative AI

Were you there? What did you take away?