This film is co-produced and narrated by members of the Film group.
This is the second in the co-production series.
The first film showed how co-production is like putting on a good show where good communication,
time, equality, accessibility, diversity and recognition of power imbalances are essential.
In this film, we look at Health and Social Care projects that
have thrived because they have co-produced change together.
The Social Care Institute for Excellence worked with people with learning disabilities to
co-create a project. Self-advocates spoke about what life was like for them in the pandemic.
People with a learning disability led the discussion and interviews.
They delivered an authentic report with useful advice on how best to work and new ways of working.
Every year, the Social Care Institute for Excellence runs Co-production Week.
It celebrates the benefits of co-production, shares good practice and promotes the contribution of
people with lived experience and carers in developing better public services.
During one Co-production Week, a podcast was presented by people who draw on services
and professionals from Healthwatch Suffolk. It's their take on what co-production is.
'The approach is built on the principle that those who use the service are best placed
to help design it. It means aspiring to being equal partners and co-creators' .
Co-production is also making a positive difference in Children's Services.
Five Rivers co-produced a multimedia artwork with children in foster care.
The project was co-produced by a looked after young people-led group
that meets regularly to discuss issues and suggest solutions for their own care.
The young people worked alongside creative professionals to shine light on the importance
of abuse disclosure. They were supported to talk about their experiences and share what
they had learned. The result is a powerful film that not only helps other Looked-after
young people to speak up but also gives professionals advice on better ways of working.
People who use services and carers are often asked to speak at events. It is important that a co-productive
approach is embraced so they feel informed supported and valued. Their lived experience
will add insight and authenticity so their input should be central rather than an add-on.
If they have information and background and are paid for their time and support
needed and are given the opportunity to evaluate after the event, they can
perform their best and make a positive impact at the event.
Good co-production is when everybody involved gets something out of the experience.
It nurtures understanding, shared ownership, development and growth.
We've seen in these two films what good co-production looks like.
Co-production has been used in other fields and was first developed in Chicago in the 1970s.
The local community worked together with the police to improve their crime situation.
It's also used in community settings, housing, social justice, research, town planning, design,
product development and other fields.
Co-production is a mindset and has potential to make huge changes.
We hope that you've enjoyed these films.
Please share them so that future projects are encouraged to work in a co-produced way.
Thanks to the Co-production Film group and everyone else involved in this film.