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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

An independent evaluation of our community micro-enterprise project in Cardiff shows the significant potential of community-led approaches in social care. Impact includes increased choice for people, employment opportunities, and social and economic value www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/publications...

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow we're celebrating the relational and strengths-based approach that is Local Area Coordination. In London, our National Gathering will bring together Network members to discuss 'Local Area Coordination of the future' . It will be a fun and informal day, to connect, learn and plan together.

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Over the last six months, we’ve been working alongside Lancashire County Council to design and develop a new community micro-enterprise programme that will help local people use their skills, passions and experience to support others in their communities loom.ly/n19b9RA

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We all want to live in homes that we love, in neighbourhoods that feel safe and strong. When our local places prosper, we can all live well and thrive. We've been celebrating what can be achieved working in partnership with housing and other local providers loom.ly/fqVqBqY

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you're keen to rethink how you do neighbourhood health and want to do it alongside those on a similar journey, submit your interest and we'll have a chat with you. Further information loom.ly/B9E9wI4

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@skillsforcare.bsky.social and Ipsos have launched the Adult Social Care survey 2026. Whatever role you have in adult social care, have your say and shape the future of the sector Ipsos.uk/ASCWorkforceSurvey

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Veronica’s mum went from feeling isolated and anxious about losing her independence to living a richer, safer and more connected life, thanks to a trio of community micro‑enterprises loom.ly/SKTGAwc @alexfoxshared.bsky.social

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Gary lives alone and was struggling to connect to others in his community. He was put in touch with Jackie, the Local Area Coordinator in South Tyneside. Jackie spent time with Gary and was able to help him get connected to his community so he was less isolated loom.ly/AeZfm9s

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

While government is moving its 'Big Conversation' on care forward, we've been running our own for some years. At the heart of ours is partnership with local councils and orgs to support people in local areas shape what their support looks like in those areas loom.ly/SxXNIQw

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

After losing her partner suddenly, Mary found herself living alone. She was also dealing with long‑term health conditions and a growing fear that she might not even be able to stay where she was. She then met Sam, her Local Area Coordinator, and things changed... loom.ly/Olxwa4o

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Michael Cole, the Commissioning Manager for Micro-provision in Lancashire, gained a lot from the space and new connections that our New Social Leaders programme offered him. If you're keen to think about new ways of working and meet others who share your values, get in touch loom.ly/B9E9wI4

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

What works well in terms of community-centred support for people experiencing housing instability and homelessness? We believe putting people before processes is the way to approach it. Read some stories that evidence it loom.ly/s1D6jCc

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Community micro-enterprise development results in more choice of support and activities for people in their local community. And importantly, we ensure the small enterprises and businesses that are created are high-quality, safe, legal and sustainable. Read more loom.ly/-97v5kE

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

How do we bring more creative, caring people into the support provider market in a way that feels safe to families and professionals? With partners we work to achieve this. Helen shares her thoughts on employment status and getting it right for people loom.ly/QwSKNE0

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

In Suffolk, community micro-enterprise development is resulting in diverse, personalised support that is tailored to the person's needs. Flourish2Thrive, HandS Help and Support, Claire's Care and Lia's Art for Wellbeing are just four that are changing people's lives everyday!

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We know the importance of hearing people's voices where they are, for good collaboration, coproduction and strategic planning. Debbie John tells us more about the Big Conversation approach which supports this #CoProWeek www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2026/05/05/h...

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We're looking forward to contributing to a @housinglin.bsky.social webinar next Tuesday! @nicksinclair.bsky.social and Andy Cooke will talk about how a micro-enterprise helped revive a forgotten space 👉https://loom.ly/ok7s9to

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Partnership working is key to helping people live good lives. In a blog, Zoe Miller, Programme Catalyst, shares her experiences and insights on the potential benefits and possibilities of partnerships with housing providers to help people and neighbourhoods thrive loom.ly/zPkWBUU

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Tracy and Katie had a vision to help people live a good life and with the support of Community Catalysts Suffolk set up Room to Breathe, a community micro-enterprise offering specialist, non judgemental decluttering and organising support loom.ly/nUpBCAQ

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In two years, community micro-enterprise development in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster, has seen the creation of a diverse network of care and support. Bhupinder Kaur, Community Enterprise Catalyst, celebrates the impact of the project loom.ly/cbqFNe4

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Want to learn about and apply practical tools and strategies to enhance neighbourhood and place-based health initiatives? And build a strong peer support network around it? Join our New Social Leaders programme www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/our-work/new...

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Fabia Cerra launched her community micro-enterprise to support people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and older residents to live independently and stay connected to their communities. Great piece about Fabia's story in This is Oxfordshire 👉 loom.ly/BfF7vAs

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Bath & North East Somerset Council had the commitment and confidence to invest in a clear vision for reshaping local care and support. Working in partnership with the council we made that vision happen, giving people more choice and control over their care loom.ly/-97v5kE

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Flourish2Thrive is a specialist community micro-enterprise helping people live fulfilling, independent lives in their own homes and community in Suffolk. With our support, this enterprise is now changing the lives of people in the local area loom.ly/Yho5Ods

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Community recruitment is just one of Local Area Coordination's many unique design features. Cheryl, the LAC Team Manager in Oxfordshire has seen the value of the process. In her words it is 'meaningful coproduction that shows the voice of the community really matters'. #LACWeek2026

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our Big Conversations are all about hearing people where they are and turning what is heard into insight and action plans for change. Debbie John, Programme Catalyst, tells us more about what makes Big Conversations unique, focusing on our work in Bromley. Read her blog loom.ly/SxXNIQw

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

What makes the Local Area Coordination approach unique in how it supports people to live a good life? Read Mary's story of how a Local Area Coordinator walked alongside her to flourish in her life loom.ly/Olxwa4o #LACWeek2026 @nicksinclair.bsky.social

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The personalised approach of community micro-enterprises can transform people’s lives. The Shaw Trust, an organisation that delivers social prescribing support in Suffolk, discovered a micro-enterprise in the local area that changed Linda’s life. Read the full story loom.ly/uO1yXT0

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Local Area Coordination Week will be held from 4-8 May! This year we are celebrating what is unique about the approach in how it transforms people's lives. Over the week we'll share content from the different areas making up the Local Area Coordination Network #LACWeek2026

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Aspire Support is providing true personalised care to people through use of direct payments. Millie Lee was able to use her direct payment to get support from Jade and she now has choice and control over how she lives her life loom.ly/gae1YHU #CelebratingSocialCare

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

In the first of a 'See the possibilities' series of blogs, @alexfoxshared.bsky.social CEO at Community Catalysts, calls for us to be more ambitious about how we plan for and use Direct Payments, to improve people’s lives and save money www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2026/04/16/a...

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

"Leadership isn’t about job titles, seniority or experience. It’s about how we choose to show up for ourselves, for others, and for the communities we serve." Dalanya Morris from Sutton Primary Care Network shares her learning from our New Social Leaders programme loom.ly/arRpBGY

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Social Investment Impact Report shows that the Community Micro-enterprise Development Programme made a £3.15 saving for every £1 spent. We’re delighted to see the social value of the project highlighted in the report. Read more loom.ly/wkb9NFs

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

When social workers are aware of the community micro-enterprises in their local area that can offer personalised, flexible care, the impact can be enormous. Emily was introduced to the Community Micro-enterprise Development Programme in Cheshire that changed Pat's life 👉 loom.ly/TPabrUw

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Our partnership with Oxfordshire County Council has resulted in a new two-year contract extension that will focus on West Oxfordshire, where there is an increased demand for community‑based support, particularly among older residents in rural areas. Read the news release loom.ly/Lt7VkBI

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Our Community Micro-enterprise Programme in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council is helping small businesses flourish and is changing lives with personalised care and support! The project has been in the news this month 👉 loom.ly/_89I1DE #CelebratingSocialCare

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Michael joined the New Social Leaders programme because he wanted fresh perspectives, space to step back from the day‑to‑day delivery, and the chance to learn from people who face similar neighbourhood‑level challenges across different roles and sectors. Find out more loom.ly/B9E9wI4

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

How do we ensure the vision for neighbourhood health becomes a reality, not just a slogan? On the back of our recent Neighbourhoods for Living Well event, @alexfoxshared.bsky.social talks about the practical ways we can put the vision into action www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2026/03/25/n...

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Our Neighbourhoods for Living Well event brought people together to hear about innovative solutions available to help build strong neighbourhoods where people can live a good life. @alexfoxshared.bsky.social shared his take on the event and what's possible to support good neighbourhoods and lives.

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Event invite - Neighbourhoods for Living Well. With the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing we’re hosting an event on 17 March, #WorldSocialWorkDay that will focus on living well in North East neighbourhoods. It's FREE to attend! Limited places so book early www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

"...our ability to age and live well doesn’t start with a service, in a clinic or with a care package. It starts in the places we call home: in our neighbourhoods where relationships shape daily life." But how do we make this a reality for people? www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/lacnetwork/n...

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

As well as latest updates and new developments, our December newsletter also features Pip Cannons's highlights of 2025 loom.ly/gWjSDtw Use the subscribe link to get all our news sent straight to your inbox in 2026! Wishing you a fantastic Christmas and best wishes for 2026!

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We'll be at #NCASC25 this week in Bournemouth. Look out for @nicksinclair.bsky.social and Helen Allen, our Programme Directors who will be very happy to connect and chat to you about our work.

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Pip Cannons and Debbie John from our team visited the Bristol Robotics Laboratory to find out more about the Personalised Assisted Living Studio www.bristolroboticslab.com It was a great opportunity to see the possibilities of robotics and what it might mean for health and social care.

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Could you be our new CEO? Pip Cannons who has been pivotal to the delivery of our strategic plans and aspirations has decided to step down, so we’re seeking a new CEO to build on our strong foundations and help shape our future. Full details loom.ly/ilyOQ3o

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Join us for a free webinar on 14 October to hear how Family and Group Conferencing for adults is changing the lives of people, communities and systems www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la... #FGC4Adults

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Pip Cannons stresses that now is the time to bake personalisation into practice - and that we can help local authorities fulfil their legal duties. Read at: loom.ly/qib2nSc @adass.bsky.social @basw-uk.bsky.social

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

We've a great job opportunity in Suffolk! Join our team www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/join-our-team/ #SuffolkJobs #Suffolk

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

We're pleased to see the NHS 10-Year Plan commit to 'mirror the inclusive practices of Family Group Conferencing', We’re actively working with councils across the country to help adopt and embed the approach. Watch a short film of FGC for Adults in Camden: loom.ly/BkbpCQY #NHS10YearPlan

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Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The NHS 10-Year Plan sets out a bold, ambitions vision. It’s a vision that demands new ways of thinking, working, and partnering. Pip Cannons, our CEO reflects on the ambitions of the plan and what is needed to put the vision into action www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2025/07/09/v... #NHS10YearPlan

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