Stories from communities
How ESOL courses are empowering new and expectant mums in Bradford
Emma Rose speaks about the impact ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses has on new and expectant mums.
Boosting community action during lockdown
Jo Smith shows how the ideas of community members are being brought to life in Blackpool.
Community participation: Every One Every Day
A case study on how Every One Every Day enables residents to connect, collaborate and improve neighbourhood life in Barking and Dagenham.
How doulas can support new and expectant mums
Francesca shares her experience of helping others during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
Community business: Power to Change
A case study on how Power to Change helps local people grow resilient community businesses that strengthen neighbourhoods.
Blackpool’s Christmas campaign
Blackpool’s Christmas campaign offers advice and festive cheer to local families. Hannah Connell describes how it came about.
Blackpool Better Start’s new ‘Ready Steady School’ campaign is now up and running!
Alex Daniels considers the key elements of a new school readiness programme.
How Blackpool increased Healthy Start take-up by almost 10% in under a year
Hannah Connell explains how Blackpool Better Start rapidly increased Healthy Start sign-ups.
Blackpool Better Start’s cost-of-living response
Vicki Morgan lifts the lid on how the partnership is supporting families through the financial crisis.
Building confidence, shifting attitudes: Voice of Young People in Care
Case study on VOYPIC support for care-experienced young people in Northern Ireland. Helping build confidence, understand their rights and strengthen their voice