News (Change & Development)

Jenny is a kind, approachable and very helpful person. I've seen Jenny embrace this new way of working with the right attitude and professionalism.

This team began their CLS Journey during the 2nd Lockdown in January 2021 virtually, continuing the virtual journey until restrictions lifted. The innovation team remained, passionate, innovative, dedicated, respectful of partner views and opinions, flexible and most importantly

Over the last ten years Mary has given her time and expertise to working with the council to help embed strengths based practice and improve the experience of people who need support.

Despite incredible pressures through the pandemic, Rachael has led the screening officers through good conversations and really pushed the principals of CLS.

Michelle's passion and commitment to really engaging the community and services in doing things differently has been inspiring and she is going to be an asset in how we take things forward in Salford.  

Leigh is the person in Hartlepool who champions CLS more than anyone else.  She thinks creatively, develops innovative solutions and works incredibly hard with VCS partners to make change happen and improve outcomes for people

Derby Direct, LAC and Community Action Derby have worked closely together to develop the 'Community Hub'. This was initially a quick pandemic response in relation to shielding but has developed into much more

Hazel and Alica have been nominated for their amazing work with the Denbighshire Community Support Services Volunteers Project. It was set up at pace at the height of Covid 19.  They have recruited and supported over 50 volunteers and careful matching with citizens has led to some fantastic outcomes for all. This award is for them and all the amazing Volunteers involved.

Cheshire West & Chester are the most recent area to join the network and are still in the very early stages of getting going. He is a reluctant but highly deserving Hero demonstrating the preparation that is possible, behind the scenes and on top of an already highly busy and pressured ‘day job’.

Andrew Dunston Brady has embraced strength based practice throughout his work and always strives to promote independence, control and self esteem with those he works with.