Stories from communities
A world without AIDS: the Zero HIV Social Impact Bond
A case study on the Zero HIV Social Impact Bond’s work increasing HIV testing, re‑engaging people in treatment, and reducing health inequalities in South London.
Hitting the nail on the head and successfully engaging Dads in Bradford!
Zafar Kayani shares how he has successfully engaged with dads with children in their early years by providing woodworking classes.
Better Start Bradford’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Better Start Bradford’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Better Start Bradford bringing MECSH to the Bradford District
Edwina Linton, who co-ordinated the development and introduction of the Australian MECSH model in Bradford, discusses the challenges and benefits of this programme for families.
Better Place, Better Life
Annabel Mason showcases the extensive work that the team have been doing in the community.
Heuristic play
Shaheena Perveen tells how Better Start Bradford’s Happy Early Years (HEY) Fund brought a heuristic play session to the area.
A new model of mental health support: Living Well
A case study on Living Well’s collaborative, community‑based model improving access to mental health support for people who fall between traditional services.
Assessing maternity vulnerability
In Lambeth, a midwifery assessment tool enable midwives to assess the social needs of pregnant women more consistently and to refer to primary care and local community support.
All together now: a collective community approach to improving early years literacy
Claire Woodsford outlines how Literacy Weeks are supporting development of early years literacy skills in Blackpool.
Air pollution and natural barriers – Better Place project
Adele Adams shares what the programme is doing to help reduce air pollution around walking routes leading to local schools in Bradford.