Co-production is a way of working that involves people who use health and care services, carers and communities in equal partnership.
It engages groups of people at the earliest stages of service design, development and evaluation. Co-production helps to ground discussions in reality, and to maintain a person-centred perspective.
Over the last few years, a range of organisations, groups and individuals in west Cumbria have been coming together to help reduce the number of people who end up in hospital after a stroke. The Copeland Community Stroke Prevention Project is a fantastic example of a co-production success story – something that we can all learn from.
In this video we hear from Julie Clayton (Head of Communications & Engagement, NHS North Cumbria CCG), Charlotte Pace (Facilitator, IVAR), Kevin Walsh and Elly Day (Community Volunteers, Rotary Club). Together they describe the work that they have been involved in as part of this project, as well as their experiences of co-producing:
If you would like to know more about the Copeland Community Stroke Prevention Project, please visit www.northcumbriaccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/co-production/building-health-partnerships
Also on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CopelandStrokePrevention
Tweeters: @1julesc and @KWalsh601
Get started on your co-production journey today – access the north Cumbria co-production toolkit here…
