Co-producing well-being: why it matters and how to do it. Lucie Stephens, Head of Co-production

About NEF Independent ‘think and do’ tank Seeking sustainable social justice: the three economies Work alongside practitioners to promote innovative solutions Developed a range of practical tools, publications and training including well- being, SROI and timebanking

What is co-production? Co-production is a relationship where professionals and citizens share power to plan and deliver support together, recognising that both partners have vital contributions to make in order to improve quality of life for people and communities. Co-production Critical Friends Group, 2012

Why co-production matters The core economy = countless under-valued and priceless human and social assets that make it possible for society to flourish. Co-production enables public service agencies to value and grow the core economy.

Recognising co-production Seeing people as assets: working with people’s expertise by experience Building on our capabilities: supporting people to put their skills to use Developing two way relationships: mutual responsibilities and expectations Growing peer support: supporting networks Blurring distinctions: reconfiguring how services are designed and delivered Facilitating not delivering: enabling people to achieve their own personal goals

Seeing people as assets Building on our capabilities Growing peer support

Developing two way relationships Blurring distinctions Facilitating not delivering

How is it different? Doing With: Outcomes cannot be done to or for people, they are achieved with people, through equal and reciprocal relationships. People’s voices are heard, valued, debated and then – most importantly – acted upon. Doing For: Participation invites people to be heard but they are not given the power to make sure that their ideas or opinions shape decision making. Doing To: People are expected to agree that the service will do them good and let it ‘happen to them’.

5 ways to well-being Connect: invest in relationships Be active: get out and about Take notice: be in the moment Keep learning: do new things Give: do things for others

How co-production helps Ensures services get it right the first time Broadens and deepens support available by connecting with the assets of service users Increases the wellbeing and assets of service users Redirects formal staff contributions to be more effective BUT it’s not about removing public services

Are you co-producing well-being?: reviewing practice. Lucie Stephens, Head of Co-production

How is co-production different? Doing With: Outcomes cannot be done to or for people, they are achieved with people, through equal and reciprocal relationships. People’s voices are heard, valued, debated and then – most importantly – acted upon. Doing For: Participation invites people to be heard but they are not given the power to make sure that their ideas or opinions shape decision making. Doing To: People are expected to agree that the service will do them good and let it ‘happen to them’.

Ladder of co-production exercise Work in groups of 4 or 5 Review the co-production examples and allocate them to different places on the ladder of participation How could they be moved further up the ladder of co-production? How do these compare to things that you have been involved in? Feel free to add examples on to the ladder with post-its.