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Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Aug 28

New blog just dropped by co-producers Julion Laborde & Dr. Melvina Woode Owusu

They share what it really means to do inclusive co-production reflecting on making two short films with young people

Full post: www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/sharing...

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Aug 20

Grab a cuppa & join us to talk co‑production!
3 Sept @ 11:00 BST
2 Oct @ 13:30 BST
Zoom | Free | Open to all
No agenda—just real convo & connection.
Sign up: www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/events

#CoProCuppa #CoProduction #Community

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What Is Co-Production? Rethinking Research Collaboration

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Aug 7

What does real research collaboration look like?

In this thoughtful blog, Alessandro Dorata dives into the possibilities of co-production in practice not just theory.

Well worth a read!
ucldisruptivevoices.medium.com/what-is-co-p...

#CoProduction #Research #Community

Written by Alessandro Dorata (Research Officer)

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Why Co-Production Matters: Shaping Policy With Disabled People, Not

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jul 17

Interesting read this Thursday morning....

Let us know your thoughts below
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/why-co-...

www.disabilityrightsuk.org

Men Talking About Suicide (MTAS) study

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jul 16

Learn more: www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/r...

Project status: Open to recruitment

www.ucl.ac.uk

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jul 16

Join a 30-min Teams session: watch a 1-min video of two men discussing suicidal thoughts, then answer a few questions.

Deadline: 17 July 2025 (tomorrow)
Shopping voucher for participants
Open to UK residents (England, Wales, Scotland, NI)

Sign up: redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=7...

Men Talking About Suicide (MTAS) study

Project status: Open to recruitment

www.ucl.ac.uk

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jul 16

14 August is the deadline to register to take part in this programme for commissioners. Join us, Collaborate CIC &
Ideas Alliance CIC to explore how to make resources work better for communities!

Register here:
lnkd.in/euGj9YfY

Find out more about the programme here: lnkd.in/epQadBh9

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thank you so much for coming! We hope to see you at the next one 😃

An introduction to Co-Production in Research - Reflecting on delivering a training session for UCL students | Co-Production Collective

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our monthly co production are a super relaxed way to meet new people, connect with the community, and share ideas no pressure, just good conversation.

New to co production? Already involved? Stay for the whole session or just drop by.

Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-pro-cup...
#CoProduction

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Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jun 30

Ever wondered how to get started with co production?

Naheen, Nicc and Tania recently delivered a training session for UCL students on co producing research and wrote a blog about what they learnt.

Have a read:
www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/an-intr...

#CoProduction

Co-producing together: reflections on joining a team to co-produce an evaluation workshop | Co-Production Collective

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Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jun 17

In our latest blog, Tracy Hyman reflects on her involvement in co-producing a workshop aimed at exploring evaluation methods for various projects.

Read the full blog to learn more: www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/co-prod...

#coproduction #livedexperience #engagement

Introducing Break the Barriers

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Sarindi Aryasinghe @sarindiary.bsky.social · Jun 7

🚨New blog: Break the Barriers!🚨

For my PhD, my lived experience partners & I are co-producing research to address #racism in maternity care for Black families in NW London, and we want to share our journey!

🔗 First post + subscribe: bit.ly/3Hw2If4

#BlackMaternalHealth #coproduction #healthequity

Co-producing better maternity care with and for Black, African, Caribbean, and mixed-Black families—grounded in lived experience, advocacy, and research.

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Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jun 4

Links 🧵 (continued)

A video walk though of using the resource www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSkz...
Measuring Success in Co-production Full Report cdn.prod.website-files.com/65646dbd542e...

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jun 4

Mandy reflected on their journey co-producing and evaluating their project of homelessness and mental health diagnoses.

Links 🧵

Listen to Pathway's podcast www.pathway.org.uk/resources/du...
Measuring Success in Co-production Reflective Learning Resource cdn.prod.website-files.com/65646dbd542e...

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · Jun 4

Great to be part of the Stronger Things 2025 Conference today!

'Reflecting and adapting' in co-production with @nessbennett.bsky.social and Mandy from Pathway was the theme for a taster session on our Measuring Success in Co-production Reflective Resource today at #StrongerThings.

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Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · May 30

You can find our resources below:

Full Report: lnkd.in/ecMsi2YW
Summary Report: lnkd.in/ejyC6EN8
Quick Read: lnkd.in/eURcqR2j
Reflective Learning Resource: lnkd.in/eZX9C4Pz
Blog: lnkd.in/ew5Betef
All documents are available via the Measuring Success in Co-Production webpages: lnkd.in/eqZQWpR9

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · May 30

Spotlighting the Reflective Learning Resource that we launched last week, along with the reporting of the Measuring Success in Co-production programme.

Access all the reports and explanation videos on our website: www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/projects/mea...

#coproduction #measuringsuccess

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · May 20

We are excited to launch the Measuring Success in Co-Production: Learning by Doing programme's outputs.

Read the programme’s Reports and the Reflective Learning Resource on our website: www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/launchi...

#coproduction #measuringsucces

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Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · May 16

Get involved and help us deliver co-production training to UCL staff. You can apply by 20 May if you are interested to be part of this exciting workshop.

Find out more information and how to apply on our website:
www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/get-involved...

#coproduction #engagement

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · May 14

Join us for an introduction to co-production in research on 21 May. Find out more below.

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · May 12

🎓 Thinking about a research career or boosting your dissertation skills?

Join us for An Introduction to Co-Production in Research
🗓 21 May | ⏰ 10:30–12:30
📍1-19 Torrington Place, WC1E 7HB
Learn how to centre lived experience, share power & build stronger research.
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2p8c9zps

Mental Health Awareness Week

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · May 12

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & we'll be spotlighting how we're driving innovation through interdisciplinary research & partnerships.

From child wellbeing to the importance of green spaces, find out more on our website 👇 bit.ly/449QX7r

#UCLMentalHealth

During Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (12-18 May), we're highlighting how our pioneering research is transforming lives globally, nationally and locally. Through transformative interdisciplinary re...

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Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · May 9

Join Collaborate, Ideas Alliance CIC and Co-Production Collective, UCL to have taste of what thinking differently about commissioning could look like.

Find our more by scanning the QR code below.

#coproduction #engagement #livedexperience

Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · May 7

Time is running out to apply for our Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator role. Deadline for application: Midnight Thursday 8 May.

Read our blog to find out more and how to apply: www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/job-opp...

#coproduction #livedexperience

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Co-Production Collective @coprocollective.bsky.social · May 6

We are excited to launch our Impact Report 2024, showcasing our work over the last year and the impact that it has had.

Find out more about and read the Impact Report 2024 in our blog: www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/launchi...

#coproduction #livedexperience #impact

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