Excellent, inspiring stuff. We need to go both deep and wide if we want to change bureaucracies. And this piece speaks to both these ambitions. @innovationunit.bsky.social @kscopehealth.bsky.social @jessmcp.bsky.social

How can the VCSE sector, NHS and local authorities work together more effectively to reduce health inequalities? Join our interactive webinar to explore real-world learning from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk’s Health Equalities Programme, which has supported 12 local partnerships to do just that.

A powerful and productive Strategy Away Day for the #IUTeam last week! 🎉 We took a break from the day-to-day to dedicate time for collaboration as we begin to refresh our organisational strategy.

How can we create designs that are safe and accessible to all? 🌍 Our new website takes an accessibility-first design approach, including easy-to-use interfaces, colour contrasts and technical functions to assist users.

@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk's £100M Climate Action Fund is backing over 130 community-led projects across the UK. With support from Arup Group and @innovationunit.bsky.social, local action is being matched with expert guidance to build real, lasting climate solutions from the ground up.

When graphic design isn’t trauma-informed, it can cause further harm and isolation 🔈 Our latest blog explores the critical role of trauma-informed graphic design when creating content with and for audiences with lived experience of trauma. Learn more ⤵️ www.innovationunit.org/latest-updat...

What does transforming systems mean in practice? Last week the #IUTeam was joined by @jamestplunkett.bsky.social , public policy leader and author of End State.

Radical, sustainable change is possible for our mental health systems ! We are proud to share an evaluation report of Salford Mental Health Neighbourhood Team’s work adopting and adapting a #LivingWell Mental Health model. Read the report at ⤵️

Last week the #IUTeam came together for some fun in the sun ☀️ We welcomed some new faces to our team, took some time to reflect on our last six months, and ended the day with an all-team game of Task Master led by Bethan Mitchell, truly putting our innovation expertise to the ultimate test ! 🏆

Loneliness is a public health emergency, but our home and communities offer part of the cure 🏘️ Senior Innovation Consultant & Service Designer Savannah Fishel explores the power of ‘neighbourisms’ as preventative health interventions. Read more ⤵️ www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...

We are at risk of losing a generation. Support for young people is fragmented, but Young Futures Hubs offer the potential for holistic support. Learn more about why we champion the #FundTheHubs campaign and the case for Young Futures Hubs ⤵️

Young people today face unprecedented challenges, from mental health struggles to economic insecurity and rising violence 📣 Our latest blog explores why young futures hubs are essential. It's time for bold action. If not now, when? Read the full blog here:

You're invited to Bites & Insights 🍴💡 Bring your lunch and join us for our final session to dive into real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better. Sign up here:

What does it really take to grow community-powered mental health systems? 🌱 Join us for our next two Bites & Insights sessions, diving into the real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change systems and practice for the better. Sign up here:

You are invited to Bites & Insights🍴💡 Bites & Insights is a three-part series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better. Bring your lunch along & get ready to learn. Sign up here:

What does it really take to grow community-powered mental health systems? 🌱 Join us for Bites & Insights, a three-part live chat series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change systems and practice for the better. Sign up here:

Reimagining how we live together 🏘️ Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week: 📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho... 📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is... 1/2

We have been thinking about how best to deliver government missions, here is our take on childcare ⬇️ We know that the for-profit, private childcare providers dominate the market, resulting in more provision for high-income communities, and ‘childcare deserts’ for low-income communities. 1/2

How can we revolutionise childcare? 👐🏾 In our latest blog, we highlight the work of social purpose providers who are delivering high quality education and care. We want to grow their work and diversify the market. Read more: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/gro...

Developing and sustaining intergenerational friendships 🫂 Senior Innovation Consultant and Service Designer Sav Fishel will be sharing her service redesign project at Generations Working Together’s upcoming webinar, on Tuesday 27th May 📅 1/2

The government's commitment to ensuring every child has the best start in life is a source for hope, but the childcare market in England is dysfunctional. We must prioritise prevention to break the unfair link between background & opportunity ⚖️ Read more:

What does it really take to grow community powered mental health systems? 🌱👐 For the past five years we've been working across Greater Manchester to scale #LivingWell systems. In our latest blog, we share our learning and impact. Take a look: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/com...

We are delighted to announce that we have joined the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social 🎉 We are looking forward to collaborating with a diverse group of partners to drive the boldest, place-based innovations across Scotland. Find out more about our approach ⤵️

Growing mental health support powered by the community🌱👐 This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're reflecting on the power of #LivingWell mental health systems. Read more in the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk's Three Decades of Making a Difference report: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/media/docume...

A big thank you to our fantastic panel of speakers — Savannah Fishel (@innovationunit.bsky.social), Emily Abbott (Intergenerational England), Dr Cate Pemble ( #DesHCA project), and Sam Goss (Barefoot Architects) — for their insightful contributions and thought-provoking discussion!

We are proud to announce that we are part of the Climate Action Fund (CAF) Learning and Support Partnership, commissioned by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk 🎉 Alongside our partners ARUP, Creature & Co & The University of Leeds, we will support over 130 community-led climate projects across the UK. 1/2

Great to be at the Care Closer to Home conference talking about our upcoming work with @nhsconfed.org and @localtrust.org.uk. We’ll work with 6 Big Local groups to learn what it takes to create community-led approaches to neighbourhood health. Read more ⤵️ www.nhsconfed.org/news/power-p... 1/2

📣Real change will only happen if test learn and grow projects push the boundaries of existing government policy📣 In our latest blog we draw on our experience of the power to innovate & ask, how can we apply this to local services today? Share your thoughts⤵️ www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/tim...

Our health is shaped by so much more than what happens in a doctor's office. That's why we are delighted to be working with Local Trust and NHS Confederation to launch a new action research programme. 1/2

🚨Just one week until applications close for our new vacancies🚨 We are an an impact-focussed #nonprofit, looking for new talent to join our team! Don’t miss your chance, apply now 👉🏽 www.innovationunit.org/work-for-us/...

Looking for your next challenge? Work with us💡 We are looking for new talent to join the #IUTeam, to keep transforming systems and reducing inequalities 📈 Get involved 👇🏾 www.innovationunit.org/work-for-us/...

What does it take to build effective & sustainable partnerships to improve health equity? We are the Learning & Support Partner for @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk's Health Equalities programme, working with 12 grantees, exploring the conditions & approaches for flourishing cross-sector partnerships. 1/2

📢New vacancies at a creative, impact-focussed non-profit📢 We work across the UK in #placetransformation, #mentalhealth, #healthandcare, #climateaction, #childrenandfamilies and #criminaljustice systems. Work with us ⬇️ www.innovationunit.org/work-for-us/...

Last month we celebrated our third cohort of the #GoodLivesGM Leadership Collaborative 🎉 These 20 pioneering leaders have been on a 9 month programme, running experiments, to test new ways of working to reduce inequalities and grow a culture of prevention across Greater Manchester. 1/2

What does it take to create community-led, preventative models of Early Family Help? Today we have been celebrating with colleagues across Salford, Stockport, Rochdale and Wigan, who have been developing their community-led models 🫂 Find out more ⤵️ goodlivesgm.co.uk/early-family...

Looking for your next challenge? Work with us💡 We are looking for new talent to join the #IUTeam, to keep transforming systems and reducing inequalities 📈 Find out more: www.innovationunit.org/work-for-us/

Great to join hundreds of others kickstarting the #DoWith movement today! So much energy and commitment behind radically shifting power, relationships and accountability in public services 🤝 Our Growing New Systems framework sets out what we think is needed: www.innovationunit.org/growing-new-...

Over the past 4 years, we’ve been working with the Greater Manchester mental health system to adopt and adapt a collaborative #LivingWell model 🌱 Yesterday we came together to celebrate the work of neighbourhood mental health teams across all 10 localities⤵️ www.innovationunit.org/projects/sto...

#GMLiveWell is Greater Manchester’s movement for growing great everyday support. Today we’ve been connecting with leaders & communities to: 🫱🏾‍🫲🏻Forge connections 💡Share stories, practice and learning 🎨Co-design #GMLiveWell's key principles Find out more: gmintegratedcare.org.uk/livewell/

📣We are delighted to share our Youth Voice Innovation Storybook with @sport-england-se.bsky.social Focusing on embedding youth voice within the sport and physical activity sector, this new resource includes: ⚒️ Practical tools 📝Activities 💡Top tips Read more: www.sportengland.org/funds-and-ca...

We are delighted to have been part of #SDinGovVirtual conference today💡 Our very own Ella Walding & Aviv Katz shared our journey of using service design to grow person-centred, collaborative #LivingWell mental health systems across the UK. Learn more⤵️ www.innovationunit.org/projects/imp...

@england.nhs.uk's new Neighbourhood Health Guidelines call for a shift to preventative, community-based care. But how can we make this a reality? Our latest blog post delves into the key elements needed to transform neighbourhood health systems⤵️ www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/nei...

What will it take to shift to a neighbourhood health model? Our latest blog explores the NHS England Neighbourhood Health Guidelines & shares our learning on how to shift to a preventative, person-centred system. Read the blog: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/nei... @charlotteaugst.bsky.social

Because of things like income, housing and air quality, where you’re born can cut your life short by up to 16 years. As a supporter of @healthequals.bsky.social we are calling for a cross-government health inequalities strategy. Find out more:

What system conditions and processes, cultures, resources & skills are needed to help innovation flourish in social care settings? See our latest paper from @theinnovateproject.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/... with @innovationunit.bsky.social @sussexcircy.bsky.social 1/5

Last week our CEO Sarah Gillinson spoke at the launch of Southwark 2030 🚀 Speaking alongside pioneering community organisations, Sarah shared learning from #GoodLivesGM, our strategic partnership with @greatermcr.bsky.social 1/2

We are celebrating! 🎉 We are proud to have been named one of the UK’s leading consultants of 2025 in the public and social care sector by @financialtimes.com & @statista.bsky.social, for the third consecutive year. Read more about our impact 🎯⤵️ www.innovationunit.org/projects/sol...

How do we shift systems to create genuine change for residents in a place? Our new framework breaks it down into 3 steps: 🔍 Starting with culture 📣 Realising agency 🚀 Growing power Does this resonate with you? Take a look at our framework: www.innovationunit.org/growing-new-...

“North Yorkshire’s use of family finding and family seeing as part of its safeguarding practice is very strong …” In December 2024, our @matthewhorne01.bsky.social submitted evidence to the Education Committee, sharing expertise and learning we have gathered over the past 15 years. 1/2

This week we came together to deepen our thinking about what it takes to reduce inequalities⚖️ Supported by our Race Action Team we thought about our relationships to inequalities & how we can deepen our work to tackle systemic inequalities. Read more: