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Excellent, inspiring stuff. We need to go both deep and wide if we want to change bureaucracies. And this piece speaks to both these ambitions. @innovationunit.bsky.social @kscopehealth.bsky.social @jessmcp.bsky.social
New today! Disassembling bureaucracy - and assembling something better.
We know we need to make bureaucratic services more human. But how? A long-read, using a fascinating case study. With bonus caterpillars.
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We know we need to make bureaucratic services more human. But how? A long-read, using a fascinating case study. With bonus caterpillars.
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
Disassembling bureaucracy
And reassembling something better
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October 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Excellent, inspiring stuff. We need to go both deep and wide if we want to change bureaucracies. And this piece speaks to both these ambitions. @innovationunit.bsky.social @kscopehealth.bsky.social @jessmcp.bsky.social
How can the VCSE sector, NHS and local authorities work together more effectively to reduce health inequalities?
Join our interactive webinar to explore real-world learning from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk’s Health Equalities Programme, which has supported 12 local partnerships to do just that.
Join our interactive webinar to explore real-world learning from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk’s Health Equalities Programme, which has supported 12 local partnerships to do just that.
October 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
How can the VCSE sector, NHS and local authorities work together more effectively to reduce health inequalities?
Join our interactive webinar to explore real-world learning from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk’s Health Equalities Programme, which has supported 12 local partnerships to do just that.
Join our interactive webinar to explore real-world learning from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk’s Health Equalities Programme, which has supported 12 local partnerships to do just that.
A powerful and productive Strategy Away Day for the #IUTeam last week! 🎉
We took a break from the day-to-day to dedicate time for collaboration as we begin to refresh our organisational strategy.
We took a break from the day-to-day to dedicate time for collaboration as we begin to refresh our organisational strategy.
October 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A powerful and productive Strategy Away Day for the #IUTeam last week! 🎉
We took a break from the day-to-day to dedicate time for collaboration as we begin to refresh our organisational strategy.
We took a break from the day-to-day to dedicate time for collaboration as we begin to refresh our organisational strategy.
How can we create designs that are safe and accessible to all? 🌍
Our new website takes an accessibility-first design approach, including easy-to-use interfaces, colour contrasts and technical functions to assist users.
Our new website takes an accessibility-first design approach, including easy-to-use interfaces, colour contrasts and technical functions to assist users.
August 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
How can we create designs that are safe and accessible to all? 🌍
Our new website takes an accessibility-first design approach, including easy-to-use interfaces, colour contrasts and technical functions to assist users.
Our new website takes an accessibility-first design approach, including easy-to-use interfaces, colour contrasts and technical functions to assist users.
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@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk's £100M Climate Action Fund is backing over 130 community-led projects across the UK. With support from Arup Group and @innovationunit.bsky.social, local action is being matched with expert guidance to build real, lasting climate solutions from the ground up.
August 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk's £100M Climate Action Fund is backing over 130 community-led projects across the UK. With support from Arup Group and @innovationunit.bsky.social, local action is being matched with expert guidance to build real, lasting climate solutions from the ground up.
When graphic design isn’t trauma-informed, it can cause further harm and isolation 🔈
Our latest blog explores the critical role of trauma-informed graphic design when creating content with and for audiences with lived experience of trauma.
Learn more ⤵️
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Our latest blog explores the critical role of trauma-informed graphic design when creating content with and for audiences with lived experience of trauma.
Learn more ⤵️
www.innovationunit.org/latest-updat...
August 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
When graphic design isn’t trauma-informed, it can cause further harm and isolation 🔈
Our latest blog explores the critical role of trauma-informed graphic design when creating content with and for audiences with lived experience of trauma.
Learn more ⤵️
www.innovationunit.org/latest-updat...
Our latest blog explores the critical role of trauma-informed graphic design when creating content with and for audiences with lived experience of trauma.
Learn more ⤵️
www.innovationunit.org/latest-updat...
What does transforming systems mean in practice?
Last week the #IUTeam was joined by @jamestplunkett.bsky.social , public policy leader and author of End State.
Last week the #IUTeam was joined by @jamestplunkett.bsky.social , public policy leader and author of End State.
July 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
What does transforming systems mean in practice?
Last week the #IUTeam was joined by @jamestplunkett.bsky.social , public policy leader and author of End State.
Last week the #IUTeam was joined by @jamestplunkett.bsky.social , public policy leader and author of End State.
Radical, sustainable change is possible for our mental health systems !
We are proud to share an evaluation report of Salford Mental Health Neighbourhood Team’s work adopting and adapting a #LivingWell Mental Health model.
Read the report at ⤵️
We are proud to share an evaluation report of Salford Mental Health Neighbourhood Team’s work adopting and adapting a #LivingWell Mental Health model.
Read the report at ⤵️
Neighbourhood Mental Health in Greater Manchester
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July 23, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Radical, sustainable change is possible for our mental health systems !
We are proud to share an evaluation report of Salford Mental Health Neighbourhood Team’s work adopting and adapting a #LivingWell Mental Health model.
Read the report at ⤵️
We are proud to share an evaluation report of Salford Mental Health Neighbourhood Team’s work adopting and adapting a #LivingWell Mental Health model.
Read the report at ⤵️
Last week the #IUTeam came together for some fun in the sun ☀️
We welcomed some new faces to our team, took some time to reflect on our last six months, and ended the day with an all-team game of Task Master led by Bethan Mitchell, truly putting our innovation expertise to the ultimate test ! 🏆
We welcomed some new faces to our team, took some time to reflect on our last six months, and ended the day with an all-team game of Task Master led by Bethan Mitchell, truly putting our innovation expertise to the ultimate test ! 🏆
July 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Last week the #IUTeam came together for some fun in the sun ☀️
We welcomed some new faces to our team, took some time to reflect on our last six months, and ended the day with an all-team game of Task Master led by Bethan Mitchell, truly putting our innovation expertise to the ultimate test ! 🏆
We welcomed some new faces to our team, took some time to reflect on our last six months, and ended the day with an all-team game of Task Master led by Bethan Mitchell, truly putting our innovation expertise to the ultimate test ! 🏆
Loneliness is a public health emergency, but our home and communities offer part of the cure 🏘️
Senior Innovation Consultant & Service Designer Savannah Fishel explores the power of ‘neighbourisms’ as preventative health interventions.
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Senior Innovation Consultant & Service Designer Savannah Fishel explores the power of ‘neighbourisms’ as preventative health interventions.
Read more ⤵️
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July 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Loneliness is a public health emergency, but our home and communities offer part of the cure 🏘️
Senior Innovation Consultant & Service Designer Savannah Fishel explores the power of ‘neighbourisms’ as preventative health interventions.
Read more ⤵️
www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...
Senior Innovation Consultant & Service Designer Savannah Fishel explores the power of ‘neighbourisms’ as preventative health interventions.
Read more ⤵️
www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...
We are at risk of losing a generation.
Support for young people is fragmented, but Young Futures Hubs offer the potential for holistic support.
Learn more about why we champion the #FundTheHubs campaign and the case for Young Futures Hubs ⤵️
Support for young people is fragmented, but Young Futures Hubs offer the potential for holistic support.
Learn more about why we champion the #FundTheHubs campaign and the case for Young Futures Hubs ⤵️
Young Futures Hubs: If not now, when? | Innovation Unit
Young people are being failed by a fragmented system and a political agenda that talks about opportunity but too often lets it slip through their fingers. Too many of them continue to struggle:
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July 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
We are at risk of losing a generation.
Support for young people is fragmented, but Young Futures Hubs offer the potential for holistic support.
Learn more about why we champion the #FundTheHubs campaign and the case for Young Futures Hubs ⤵️
Support for young people is fragmented, but Young Futures Hubs offer the potential for holistic support.
Learn more about why we champion the #FundTheHubs campaign and the case for Young Futures Hubs ⤵️
Young people today face unprecedented challenges, from mental health struggles to economic insecurity and rising violence 📣
Our latest blog explores why young futures hubs are essential.
It's time for bold action. If not now, when?
Read the full blog here:
Our latest blog explores why young futures hubs are essential.
It's time for bold action. If not now, when?
Read the full blog here:
Young Futures Hubs: If not now, when? | Innovation Unit
Young people are being failed by a fragmented system and a political agenda that talks about opportunity but too often lets it slip through their fingers. Too many of them continue to struggle:
www.innovationunit.org
June 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Young people today face unprecedented challenges, from mental health struggles to economic insecurity and rising violence 📣
Our latest blog explores why young futures hubs are essential.
It's time for bold action. If not now, when?
Read the full blog here:
Our latest blog explores why young futures hubs are essential.
It's time for bold action. If not now, when?
Read the full blog here:
You're invited to Bites & Insights 🍴💡
Bring your lunch and join us for our final session to dive into real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better.
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Bring your lunch and join us for our final session to dive into real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better.
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You're Invited: Bites & Insights - Changing Mental Health Systems & Practice - Innovation Unit
You are invited to join us for Bites & Insights, a three-part live chat series
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June 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
You're invited to Bites & Insights 🍴💡
Bring your lunch and join us for our final session to dive into real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better.
Sign up here:
Bring your lunch and join us for our final session to dive into real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better.
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What does it really take to grow community-powered mental health systems? 🌱
Join us for our next two Bites & Insights sessions, diving into the real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change systems and practice for the better.
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Join us for our next two Bites & Insights sessions, diving into the real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change systems and practice for the better.
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You're Invited: Bites & Insights - Changing Mental Health Systems & Practice - Innovation Unit
You are invited to join us for Bites & Insights, a three-part live chat series
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June 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
What does it really take to grow community-powered mental health systems? 🌱
Join us for our next two Bites & Insights sessions, diving into the real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change systems and practice for the better.
Sign up here:
Join us for our next two Bites & Insights sessions, diving into the real-world experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs of people working to change systems and practice for the better.
Sign up here:
You are invited to Bites & Insights🍴💡
Bites & Insights is a three-part series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better.
Bring your lunch along & get ready to learn.
Sign up here:
Bites & Insights is a three-part series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better.
Bring your lunch along & get ready to learn.
Sign up here:
You're Invited: Bites & Insights - Changing Mental Health Systems & Practice - Innovation Unit
You are invited to join us for Bites & Insights, a three-part live chat series
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June 10, 2025 at 6:08 AM
You are invited to Bites & Insights🍴💡
Bites & Insights is a three-part series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better.
Bring your lunch along & get ready to learn.
Sign up here:
Bites & Insights is a three-part series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change mental health systems and practice for the better.
Bring your lunch along & get ready to learn.
Sign up here:
What does it really take to grow community-powered mental health systems? 🌱
Join us for Bites & Insights, a three-part live chat series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change systems and practice for the better.
Sign up here:
Join us for Bites & Insights, a three-part live chat series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change systems and practice for the better.
Sign up here:
You're Invited: Bites & Insights - Changing Mental Health Systems & Practice - Innovation Unit
You are invited to join us for Bites & Insights, a three-part live chat series
www.innovationunit.org
June 6, 2025 at 6:03 AM
What does it really take to grow community-powered mental health systems? 🌱
Join us for Bites & Insights, a three-part live chat series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change systems and practice for the better.
Sign up here:
Join us for Bites & Insights, a three-part live chat series, diving into the real-world experiences of people working to change systems and practice for the better.
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Reimagining how we live together 🏘️
Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:
📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...
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Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:
📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...
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Radical Housing Conference Scotland Part 3
Get ready for the third installment of the Radical Housing Conference in Scotland, where we'll be diving deep into all things housing activi
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June 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Reimagining how we live together 🏘️
Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:
📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...
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Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:
📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...
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We have been thinking about how best to deliver government missions, here is our take on childcare ⬇️
We know that the for-profit, private childcare providers dominate the market, resulting in more provision for high-income communities, and ‘childcare deserts’ for low-income communities.
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We know that the for-profit, private childcare providers dominate the market, resulting in more provision for high-income communities, and ‘childcare deserts’ for low-income communities.
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June 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
We have been thinking about how best to deliver government missions, here is our take on childcare ⬇️
We know that the for-profit, private childcare providers dominate the market, resulting in more provision for high-income communities, and ‘childcare deserts’ for low-income communities.
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We know that the for-profit, private childcare providers dominate the market, resulting in more provision for high-income communities, and ‘childcare deserts’ for low-income communities.
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How can we revolutionise childcare? 👐🏾
In our latest blog, we highlight the work of social purpose providers who are delivering high quality education and care.
We want to grow their work and diversify the market.
Read more: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/gro...
In our latest blog, we highlight the work of social purpose providers who are delivering high quality education and care.
We want to grow their work and diversify the market.
Read more: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/gro...
Growing a new childcare system: Reshaping the market - Innovation Unit
The government’s mission to ensure every child has the best start to life is a source for great hope. However, there should be no sigh of relief just yet. Actually, we should be pretty concerned about...
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May 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
How can we revolutionise childcare? 👐🏾
In our latest blog, we highlight the work of social purpose providers who are delivering high quality education and care.
We want to grow their work and diversify the market.
Read more: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/gro...
In our latest blog, we highlight the work of social purpose providers who are delivering high quality education and care.
We want to grow their work and diversify the market.
Read more: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/gro...
Developing and sustaining intergenerational friendships 🫂
Senior Innovation Consultant and Service Designer Sav Fishel will be sharing her service redesign project at Generations Working Together’s upcoming webinar, on Tuesday 27th May 📅
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Senior Innovation Consultant and Service Designer Sav Fishel will be sharing her service redesign project at Generations Working Together’s upcoming webinar, on Tuesday 27th May 📅
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May 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Developing and sustaining intergenerational friendships 🫂
Senior Innovation Consultant and Service Designer Sav Fishel will be sharing her service redesign project at Generations Working Together’s upcoming webinar, on Tuesday 27th May 📅
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Senior Innovation Consultant and Service Designer Sav Fishel will be sharing her service redesign project at Generations Working Together’s upcoming webinar, on Tuesday 27th May 📅
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The government's commitment to ensuring every child has the best start in life is a source for hope, but the childcare market in England is dysfunctional.
We must prioritise prevention to break the unfair link between background & opportunity ⚖️
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We must prioritise prevention to break the unfair link between background & opportunity ⚖️
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Growing a new childcare system: Reshaping the market - Innovation Unit
The government’s mission to ensure every child has the best start to life is a source for great hope. However, there should be no sigh of relief just yet. Actually, we should be pretty concerned…
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May 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The government's commitment to ensuring every child has the best start in life is a source for hope, but the childcare market in England is dysfunctional.
We must prioritise prevention to break the unfair link between background & opportunity ⚖️
Read more:
We must prioritise prevention to break the unfair link between background & opportunity ⚖️
Read more:
What does it really take to grow community powered mental health systems? 🌱👐
For the past five years we've been working across Greater Manchester to scale #LivingWell systems.
In our latest blog, we share our learning and impact. Take a look: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/com...
For the past five years we've been working across Greater Manchester to scale #LivingWell systems.
In our latest blog, we share our learning and impact. Take a look: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/com...
Community Powered Mental Health: Learning from Living Well - Innovation Unit
Living Well systems support people with complex needs who currently don’t get the help they need at the right time. Those who are ‘too complex’ for primary care and ‘not unwell enough’ for secondary…
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May 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
What does it really take to grow community powered mental health systems? 🌱👐
For the past five years we've been working across Greater Manchester to scale #LivingWell systems.
In our latest blog, we share our learning and impact. Take a look: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/com...
For the past five years we've been working across Greater Manchester to scale #LivingWell systems.
In our latest blog, we share our learning and impact. Take a look: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/com...
We are delighted to announce that we have joined the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social 🎉
We are looking forward to collaborating with a diverse group of partners to drive the boldest, place-based innovations across Scotland.
Find out more about our approach ⤵️
We are looking forward to collaborating with a diverse group of partners to drive the boldest, place-based innovations across Scotland.
Find out more about our approach ⤵️
Developing bold new ways of working to support communities to live well locally - Innovation Unit
In 2023 Innovation Unit partnered with Scottish Futures Trust and Hub North, and leaders across Caithness, as part of the Caithness Place Based Demonstrator. We designed and delivered the Caithness…
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May 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We are delighted to announce that we have joined the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social 🎉
We are looking forward to collaborating with a diverse group of partners to drive the boldest, place-based innovations across Scotland.
Find out more about our approach ⤵️
We are looking forward to collaborating with a diverse group of partners to drive the boldest, place-based innovations across Scotland.
Find out more about our approach ⤵️
Growing mental health support powered by the community🌱👐
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're reflecting on the power of #LivingWell mental health systems.
Read more in the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk's Three Decades of Making a Difference report: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/media/docume...
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're reflecting on the power of #LivingWell mental health systems.
Read more in the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk's Three Decades of Making a Difference report: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/media/docume...
May 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Growing mental health support powered by the community🌱👐
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're reflecting on the power of #LivingWell mental health systems.
Read more in the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk's Three Decades of Making a Difference report: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/media/docume...
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're reflecting on the power of #LivingWell mental health systems.
Read more in the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk's Three Decades of Making a Difference report: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/media/docume...
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A big thank you to our fantastic panel of speakers — Savannah Fishel (@innovationunit.bsky.social), Emily Abbott (Intergenerational England), Dr Cate Pemble ( #DesHCA project), and Sam Goss (Barefoot Architects) — for their insightful contributions and thought-provoking discussion!
May 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A big thank you to our fantastic panel of speakers — Savannah Fishel (@innovationunit.bsky.social), Emily Abbott (Intergenerational England), Dr Cate Pemble ( #DesHCA project), and Sam Goss (Barefoot Architects) — for their insightful contributions and thought-provoking discussion!