Think Local Act Personal
@tlap.bsky.social
We’re a network of people and organisations working to make health and social care more personalised, so that everybody can live life their way. thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk
Reflecting on day 1 of #NCASC25, we’re reminded why our mission matters.
Thank you to everyone who presented, took part in discussions, and shared experiences. You set the tone for a hopeful and people-focused conference.
Now it’s time to take that energy and curiosity into day 2!
Thank you to everyone who presented, took part in discussions, and shared experiences. You set the tone for a hopeful and people-focused conference.
Now it’s time to take that energy and curiosity into day 2!
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Reflecting on day 1 of #NCASC25, we’re reminded why our mission matters.
Thank you to everyone who presented, took part in discussions, and shared experiences. You set the tone for a hopeful and people-focused conference.
Now it’s time to take that energy and curiosity into day 2!
Thank you to everyone who presented, took part in discussions, and shared experiences. You set the tone for a hopeful and people-focused conference.
Now it’s time to take that energy and curiosity into day 2!
Day 2 #NCASC25, here we go!
Today, the sessions we'll be part of are:
🟣Aligning change agendas in adult social care reform
🟣Fair Pay Agreement in adult social care
🟣Plenary session with the Minister of State for Care
🟣The shifting community vs detention threshold
Full schedule 👉
Today, the sessions we'll be part of are:
🟣Aligning change agendas in adult social care reform
🟣Fair Pay Agreement in adult social care
🟣Plenary session with the Minister of State for Care
🟣The shifting community vs detention threshold
Full schedule 👉
Where to see TLAP and NCAG at NCASC - TLAP
Come and see Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) and the National Co-production Advisory Group (NCAG) at the National Children and Adult Services Conference
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Day 2 #NCASC25, here we go!
Today, the sessions we'll be part of are:
🟣Aligning change agendas in adult social care reform
🟣Fair Pay Agreement in adult social care
🟣Plenary session with the Minister of State for Care
🟣The shifting community vs detention threshold
Full schedule 👉
Today, the sessions we'll be part of are:
🟣Aligning change agendas in adult social care reform
🟣Fair Pay Agreement in adult social care
🟣Plenary session with the Minister of State for Care
🟣The shifting community vs detention threshold
Full schedule 👉
Another TLAP #NCASC25 session is underway. This time on the ethics of AI in social care.
Great to see so many people in the room, taking this seriously, and pushing for action.
Let’s keep the focus on people’s rights, trust, and choice and control.
Great to see so many people in the room, taking this seriously, and pushing for action.
Let’s keep the focus on people’s rights, trust, and choice and control.
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Another TLAP #NCASC25 session is underway. This time on the ethics of AI in social care.
Great to see so many people in the room, taking this seriously, and pushing for action.
Let’s keep the focus on people’s rights, trust, and choice and control.
Great to see so many people in the room, taking this seriously, and pushing for action.
Let’s keep the focus on people’s rights, trust, and choice and control.
A full room to launch new research showing how better communication can strengthen public support for adult social care, as well as tips to help communicators put the insights and recommendations into action.
Research and guidance are available here buff.ly/e7MFix1
#NCASC25
Research and guidance are available here buff.ly/e7MFix1
#NCASC25
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A full room to launch new research showing how better communication can strengthen public support for adult social care, as well as tips to help communicators put the insights and recommendations into action.
Research and guidance are available here buff.ly/e7MFix1
#NCASC25
Research and guidance are available here buff.ly/e7MFix1
#NCASC25
Day 1 of #NCASC25 is underway!
Today we'll be:
🟣 Reframing Adult Social Care: Why stories matter
🟣 Defining well-led: Embedding ‘Making It Real’ in CQC assurance
🟣 Big Chat 2: Measuring what works in Adult Social Care
🟣 AI with ethics: Responsible use of generative AI in Adult Social Care
Today we'll be:
🟣 Reframing Adult Social Care: Why stories matter
🟣 Defining well-led: Embedding ‘Making It Real’ in CQC assurance
🟣 Big Chat 2: Measuring what works in Adult Social Care
🟣 AI with ethics: Responsible use of generative AI in Adult Social Care
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Day 1 of #NCASC25 is underway!
Today we'll be:
🟣 Reframing Adult Social Care: Why stories matter
🟣 Defining well-led: Embedding ‘Making It Real’ in CQC assurance
🟣 Big Chat 2: Measuring what works in Adult Social Care
🟣 AI with ethics: Responsible use of generative AI in Adult Social Care
Today we'll be:
🟣 Reframing Adult Social Care: Why stories matter
🟣 Defining well-led: Embedding ‘Making It Real’ in CQC assurance
🟣 Big Chat 2: Measuring what works in Adult Social Care
🟣 AI with ethics: Responsible use of generative AI in Adult Social Care
Look out for our lovely people at #NCASC25
Across the 3 days we'll be part of co-produced sessions on storytelling, Making It Real, ethical AI, fair pay, and more.
And it all goes back to one thing: Together, how can we support people to live life their way?
Our schedule 👀 buff.ly/Lxc8FZS
Across the 3 days we'll be part of co-produced sessions on storytelling, Making It Real, ethical AI, fair pay, and more.
And it all goes back to one thing: Together, how can we support people to live life their way?
Our schedule 👀 buff.ly/Lxc8FZS
November 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Look out for our lovely people at #NCASC25
Across the 3 days we'll be part of co-produced sessions on storytelling, Making It Real, ethical AI, fair pay, and more.
And it all goes back to one thing: Together, how can we support people to live life their way?
Our schedule 👀 buff.ly/Lxc8FZS
Across the 3 days we'll be part of co-produced sessions on storytelling, Making It Real, ethical AI, fair pay, and more.
And it all goes back to one thing: Together, how can we support people to live life their way?
Our schedule 👀 buff.ly/Lxc8FZS
What does it feel like when co-production lands? @coproisaac.bsky.social shares their reflections from this year’s Commissioning for the Future conference.
And this year, something shifted.
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And this year, something shifted.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
What does it feel like when co-production lands? @coproisaac.bsky.social shares their reflections from this year’s Commissioning for the Future conference.
And this year, something shifted.
buff.ly/VZiQ7G0
And this year, something shifted.
buff.ly/VZiQ7G0
Leadership is about more than systems — it’s about how we include others.
We’ve built 3 resources to help:
– Inclusive events toolkit
– Jargon-free language guide
– What 'well-led' means in care and support
📊 Explore more in our 2024–25 highlights → buff.ly/PNQ3YsW
We’ve built 3 resources to help:
– Inclusive events toolkit
– Jargon-free language guide
– What 'well-led' means in care and support
📊 Explore more in our 2024–25 highlights → buff.ly/PNQ3YsW
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Leadership is about more than systems — it’s about how we include others.
We’ve built 3 resources to help:
– Inclusive events toolkit
– Jargon-free language guide
– What 'well-led' means in care and support
📊 Explore more in our 2024–25 highlights → buff.ly/PNQ3YsW
We’ve built 3 resources to help:
– Inclusive events toolkit
– Jargon-free language guide
– What 'well-led' means in care and support
📊 Explore more in our 2024–25 highlights → buff.ly/PNQ3YsW
Mother, carer, campaigner, friend, professional, and someone who draws on care and support, Jacqui Darlington shares what she wishes more people knew about Direct Payments.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Mother, carer, campaigner, friend, professional, and someone who draws on care and support, Jacqui Darlington shares what she wishes more people knew about Direct Payments.
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Did you see that the Government announced the first full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), along with a commitment to put disabled people at the heart of it?
The first step in doing so, was the appointment of Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE and Sharon Brennan as co-chairs, alongside...
The first step in doing so, was the appointment of Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE and Sharon Brennan as co-chairs, alongside...
November 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Did you see that the Government announced the first full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), along with a commitment to put disabled people at the heart of it?
The first step in doing so, was the appointment of Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE and Sharon Brennan as co-chairs, alongside...
The first step in doing so, was the appointment of Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE and Sharon Brennan as co-chairs, alongside...
Have a peak into a day in the life of Jennifer Pearl, a member of the National Co-production Advisory Group, as she is out and about working in London.
Thanks for sharing this video with us Jennifer and Lee!
Thanks for sharing this video with us Jennifer and Lee!
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Have a peak into a day in the life of Jennifer Pearl, a member of the National Co-production Advisory Group, as she is out and about working in London.
Thanks for sharing this video with us Jennifer and Lee!
Thanks for sharing this video with us Jennifer and Lee!
🧩 3 new(ish!) resources to support personalisation in practice:
📘 Preparing for Adulthood
🎓 Direct Payments e-learning
💃 I Just Want to Be Able to Dance
See more highlights →
🔗 buff.ly/okvhtEK
#SocialCare #Personalisation #CoProduction
📘 Preparing for Adulthood
🎓 Direct Payments e-learning
💃 I Just Want to Be Able to Dance
See more highlights →
🔗 buff.ly/okvhtEK
#SocialCare #Personalisation #CoProduction
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🧩 3 new(ish!) resources to support personalisation in practice:
📘 Preparing for Adulthood
🎓 Direct Payments e-learning
💃 I Just Want to Be Able to Dance
See more highlights →
🔗 buff.ly/okvhtEK
#SocialCare #Personalisation #CoProduction
📘 Preparing for Adulthood
🎓 Direct Payments e-learning
💃 I Just Want to Be Able to Dance
See more highlights →
🔗 buff.ly/okvhtEK
#SocialCare #Personalisation #CoProduction
“Direct Payments are great – but there’s nothing to buy.”
That’s what people tell us when councils tie them to supplier lists, ban ordinary purchases, or demand excessive oversight.
Here are 3 tips to fix it ⬇️
Join our webinar Direct Payments: but there’s nothing to buy!? 🔗 buff.ly/EcfP0ce
That’s what people tell us when councils tie them to supplier lists, ban ordinary purchases, or demand excessive oversight.
Here are 3 tips to fix it ⬇️
Join our webinar Direct Payments: but there’s nothing to buy!? 🔗 buff.ly/EcfP0ce
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
“Direct Payments are great – but there’s nothing to buy.”
That’s what people tell us when councils tie them to supplier lists, ban ordinary purchases, or demand excessive oversight.
Here are 3 tips to fix it ⬇️
Join our webinar Direct Payments: but there’s nothing to buy!? 🔗 buff.ly/EcfP0ce
That’s what people tell us when councils tie them to supplier lists, ban ordinary purchases, or demand excessive oversight.
Here are 3 tips to fix it ⬇️
Join our webinar Direct Payments: but there’s nothing to buy!? 🔗 buff.ly/EcfP0ce
Are Direct Payments helping people to live good lives?
Or are we still counting hours on a spreadsheet?
Rich Amos explores in his latest blog, as he shares his honest reflections on what’s working well, what isn’t, and why leadership, trust, and culture matter just as much as policy buff.ly/uOM9XqF
Or are we still counting hours on a spreadsheet?
Rich Amos explores in his latest blog, as he shares his honest reflections on what’s working well, what isn’t, and why leadership, trust, and culture matter just as much as policy buff.ly/uOM9XqF
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Are Direct Payments helping people to live good lives?
Or are we still counting hours on a spreadsheet?
Rich Amos explores in his latest blog, as he shares his honest reflections on what’s working well, what isn’t, and why leadership, trust, and culture matter just as much as policy buff.ly/uOM9XqF
Or are we still counting hours on a spreadsheet?
Rich Amos explores in his latest blog, as he shares his honest reflections on what’s working well, what isn’t, and why leadership, trust, and culture matter just as much as policy buff.ly/uOM9XqF
Reposted by Think Local Act Personal
Yesterday in Parliament I met Jennifer from Think Local Act Personal to discuss digital exclusion at the Mind the Gap event. We explored why inclusive design matters and how co-producing with people who draw on care is vital to tackle barriers early.
November 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Yesterday in Parliament I met Jennifer from Think Local Act Personal to discuss digital exclusion at the Mind the Gap event. We explored why inclusive design matters and how co-producing with people who draw on care is vital to tackle barriers early.
We had a great time at the Mind the Gap event, hosted by @centreforcare.bsky.social & Steve Darling MP.
The Mind the Gap board game is a clever way to explore the barriers people face to accessing digital services.
Social care can thrive in a digital world, but only if we bring everyone with us.
The Mind the Gap board game is a clever way to explore the barriers people face to accessing digital services.
Social care can thrive in a digital world, but only if we bring everyone with us.
November 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We had a great time at the Mind the Gap event, hosted by @centreforcare.bsky.social & Steve Darling MP.
The Mind the Gap board game is a clever way to explore the barriers people face to accessing digital services.
Social care can thrive in a digital world, but only if we bring everyone with us.
The Mind the Gap board game is a clever way to explore the barriers people face to accessing digital services.
Social care can thrive in a digital world, but only if we bring everyone with us.
For Direct Payments to work as intended, we need to start asking the right questions.
It really comes down to one thing — is the support helping people live good lives?
That shift in thinking changes everything.
Rich Amos discusses this, and more, in his latest blog buff.ly/uOM9XqF
It really comes down to one thing — is the support helping people live good lives?
That shift in thinking changes everything.
Rich Amos discusses this, and more, in his latest blog buff.ly/uOM9XqF
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
For Direct Payments to work as intended, we need to start asking the right questions.
It really comes down to one thing — is the support helping people live good lives?
That shift in thinking changes everything.
Rich Amos discusses this, and more, in his latest blog buff.ly/uOM9XqF
It really comes down to one thing — is the support helping people live good lives?
That shift in thinking changes everything.
Rich Amos discusses this, and more, in his latest blog buff.ly/uOM9XqF
Sometimes, in the middle of a busy day, there is value in pausing to read something that might reconnect you to why you do what you do.
This blog from Isaac Samuels OBE is one of those reads. And it might just give you a moment of perspective and hope.
Read it here buff.ly/jb8s4VK
This blog from Isaac Samuels OBE is one of those reads. And it might just give you a moment of perspective and hope.
Read it here buff.ly/jb8s4VK
November 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Sometimes, in the middle of a busy day, there is value in pausing to read something that might reconnect you to why you do what you do.
This blog from Isaac Samuels OBE is one of those reads. And it might just give you a moment of perspective and hope.
Read it here buff.ly/jb8s4VK
This blog from Isaac Samuels OBE is one of those reads. And it might just give you a moment of perspective and hope.
Read it here buff.ly/jb8s4VK
Ahead of our webinar on "Direct Payments and the care and support market", Kate talks about the experience of trying to find things for her daughter, Maddy, to do with her personal budget.
Join the webinar on Tue 25 Nov.
Link: buff.ly/XPq3Qpf
Join the webinar on Tue 25 Nov.
Link: buff.ly/XPq3Qpf
November 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Ahead of our webinar on "Direct Payments and the care and support market", Kate talks about the experience of trying to find things for her daughter, Maddy, to do with her personal budget.
Join the webinar on Tue 25 Nov.
Link: buff.ly/XPq3Qpf
Join the webinar on Tue 25 Nov.
Link: buff.ly/XPq3Qpf
🧠 3 ways to keep innovation in care ethical and human
🚫 Not just about gadgets.
✅ Start with values, inclusion, and what really matters to people.
📊 From AI to data to workforce leadership, our latest carousel shares lessons we’ve learned this year.
🔗 Reports + highlights: buff.ly/okvhtEK
🚫 Not just about gadgets.
✅ Start with values, inclusion, and what really matters to people.
📊 From AI to data to workforce leadership, our latest carousel shares lessons we’ve learned this year.
🔗 Reports + highlights: buff.ly/okvhtEK
October 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🧠 3 ways to keep innovation in care ethical and human
🚫 Not just about gadgets.
✅ Start with values, inclusion, and what really matters to people.
📊 From AI to data to workforce leadership, our latest carousel shares lessons we’ve learned this year.
🔗 Reports + highlights: buff.ly/okvhtEK
🚫 Not just about gadgets.
✅ Start with values, inclusion, and what really matters to people.
📊 From AI to data to workforce leadership, our latest carousel shares lessons we’ve learned this year.
🔗 Reports + highlights: buff.ly/okvhtEK
💥 3 big questions that we'll be discussing at our next Direct Payments webinar on 25th November 💥 This time: "Direct Payments – but there's nothing to buy!"
Book your place at buff.ly/AyJ3Wtc
Book your place at buff.ly/AyJ3Wtc
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
💥 3 big questions that we'll be discussing at our next Direct Payments webinar on 25th November 💥 This time: "Direct Payments – but there's nothing to buy!"
Book your place at buff.ly/AyJ3Wtc
Book your place at buff.ly/AyJ3Wtc
Yesterday @coproisaac.bsky.social collected their OBE. Congratulations, Isaac!
Isaac reminds us that this honour isn't just about personal achievement, as they share this recognition with people with multiple disadvantages and lived experiences of injustice.
Read their reflections bit.ly/3LaUr25
Isaac reminds us that this honour isn't just about personal achievement, as they share this recognition with people with multiple disadvantages and lived experiences of injustice.
Read their reflections bit.ly/3LaUr25
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Yesterday @coproisaac.bsky.social collected their OBE. Congratulations, Isaac!
Isaac reminds us that this honour isn't just about personal achievement, as they share this recognition with people with multiple disadvantages and lived experiences of injustice.
Read their reflections bit.ly/3LaUr25
Isaac reminds us that this honour isn't just about personal achievement, as they share this recognition with people with multiple disadvantages and lived experiences of injustice.
Read their reflections bit.ly/3LaUr25
WEBINAR | TOMORROW: Making Direct Payments work with finite resources
🗓️ 28 Oct
🕰️ 12:30–1:30
🎟️ Free – open to all
🔗 buff.ly/PtXVzIC
#DirectPayments #SocialCare #ChoiceAndControl
🗓️ 28 Oct
🕰️ 12:30–1:30
🎟️ Free – open to all
🔗 buff.ly/PtXVzIC
#DirectPayments #SocialCare #ChoiceAndControl
October 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
WEBINAR | TOMORROW: Making Direct Payments work with finite resources
🗓️ 28 Oct
🕰️ 12:30–1:30
🎟️ Free – open to all
🔗 buff.ly/PtXVzIC
#DirectPayments #SocialCare #ChoiceAndControl
🗓️ 28 Oct
🕰️ 12:30–1:30
🎟️ Free – open to all
🔗 buff.ly/PtXVzIC
#DirectPayments #SocialCare #ChoiceAndControl
It’s a simple wish, but it speaks volumes. It says everything about what good dementia care and support should be about: enabling people to keep doing the things that make life worth living.
We looked more closely at the importance of wellbeing for people living with dementia.
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We looked more closely at the importance of wellbeing for people living with dementia.
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buff.ly/dHbF9LK
October 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
It’s a simple wish, but it speaks volumes. It says everything about what good dementia care and support should be about: enabling people to keep doing the things that make life worth living.
We looked more closely at the importance of wellbeing for people living with dementia.
👇
buff.ly/dHbF9LK
We looked more closely at the importance of wellbeing for people living with dementia.
👇
buff.ly/dHbF9LK