co-production
Councils are currently focusing on embedding co-production in new strategies and health system partnerships to enhance resident and community engagement.
Barking and Dagenham Council endorsed a new VCFSE strategy in July 2026, developed collaboratively with VCFSE organisations and statutory partners, to transform health system partnerships. This aims to leverage the sector's strengths in prevention and community engagement. In June 2026, Hammersmith and Fulham's Health and Wellbeing Board began reviewing its future direction, with a greater focus on community engagement, prevention, and early intervention.
Lewisham Council is set to enhance its approach to co-creation and co-production in its Corporate Strategy for 2026-2030, following a review in March 2026. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed lessons learned, highlighting the need for greater agility and a stronger focus on resident outcomes. The new strategy, prioritising resident engagement, is expected to be presented to Full Council in 2026.
Co-production is an approach where people who use services, their carers, and professionals work together to design, develop, and deliver services. This method aims to involve individuals deeply in decision-making processes, particularly in service delivery for children and young people.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council endorsed a VCFSE strategy in July 2026. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Health and Wellbeing Board began reviewing its future direction in June 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed enhancing co-creation and co-production in March 2026. Source
- Lewisham's new Corporate Strategy for 2026-2030 is expected to be presented to Full Council in 2026. Source
- Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Policy Development Committee reviewed progress on SEND services in March 2026. Source
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