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The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Refresh Committee recently released their Community Engagement Summary Report. This report is a summary of the community engagement that was started last year, for CIHR to learn the parts of the SPOR program that are working well and highlights area where improvements can be made. If all continues in a positive direction, we can continue our work to break down barriers and help everyone live healthier lives. https://lnkd.in/dyVDXnKa

Three main takeaways from DAC 1) Many parts of the SPOR program are working great! If CIHR continues to improve how it’s run and sets clearer goals, we can break down barriers and help everyone live healthier lives. 2) It’s so important for people with diabetes and other chronic health issues—who often struggle to get healthcare—to be fully involved in research that focuses on them. By using better ways to measure our success, we can see how our SPOR projects are making a real difference. 3) Creating a system where patients, researchers, healthcare workers, and policymakers all learn and apply patient-focused research together is key to making the SPOR Program a success for everyone.

Themes emerging from the panel session: importance of residential respite, confidence in services, community inclusion, integrating health and social care. #scsconference

Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) are part strategic plan/part grounding rod, and provide a systematic process for determining health needs in a particular community or population and using results to spur community change. More and more organizations, funders, community collaboratives, and even local government agencies are looking for efficient, effective ways to do CHNA. At IP3, we believe that CHNA should catalyze community change, not just check a box. This post shares how IP3 ASSESS supports a holistic approach that includes robust community and stakeholder engagement, alignment across stakeholder groups, and moving collaboratively from community insight (exploring the data) to concerted community action. https://lnkd.in/gFTRyfm8

Did you know the AAMC Center for Health Justice offers free community engagement toolkits? These toolkits help institutions engage their academic and local communities in dialogue to identify actions individuals or institutions can take to move communities toward health care equity. Topics include trustworthiness, the impact of mass incarceration on the health of individuals, families and communities, social injustices and more. Explore the toolkits: https://ow.ly/FzSN50TPMJC

💡Community Insights for Change 💡 Our Community Care Assessment work helps plans understand community partners' capabilities, how their workforce can support a plan's efforts, and what opportunities exist to deliver a more integrated care experience for members. By engaging community members with lived experiences, plans gain direct knowledge of the challenges faced by the communities they serve. https://hubs.la/Q02Gyr4G0 #CommunityAssessment #HealthEquity #LivedExperience #Community

Is this another name change for the sake of it? Community Planning Partnerships (CPP) If you don’t know what it is, it will be a good idea to find out in your area. It is an alliance of Public and Private Services, Local Authorities, and Communities to co-produce and deliver better services that truly impact people’s lives by reducing inequality and enhancing community well-being. This is a gathering of variety of stakeholders in Lincolnshire to look at data, identify what people need (not just what people want) to ensure tailored solutions. By collaborating, CPPs tackle disparities head-on. They channel resources where they’re most impactful, bridging gaps and fostering equity. It is not possible without  - Inclusive Decision-Making - Local Priorities - Diverse Perspectives - Shared Ownership - Mobilising Resources We have Lincolnshire County Council, Public Health, Data Intelligence, PCNs, St Barnabas Hospice, ICB, Age UK, Carers, EMAS, Acute and Community Hospital Trusts, Mental Heath Trust, Patient representative and this is just the start. We intend to make it transformational! We are just starting and I'll keep you posted. #cpp #collaboration #healthinequality #inclusion #nottransactional

Do you all know what "civic health" is? RWJF's 2024 County Health Rankings is zeroing in on this: "Evidence shows that participating in our communities, whether through volunteering or joining neighborhood groups, strengthens our social connections and sense of belonging which in turn, benefits our physical and mental health" and highlighting the importance of public spaces that facilitate civic engagement and social cohesion. Yet another way that we can plan and design for community health! https://lnkd.in/gtvp7zDB

In a caring neighbourhood, people of all ages, with various levels of support needs, can comfortably reside in their homes or familiar neighbourhoods. It's a place where residents feel safe, connected, and valued, where mutual support thrives, and essential services are accessible. 🏘 🚎 👩⚕️ What are the three pillars of a caring neighbourhood? 1️⃣  Neighbourhood participation and inclusion: Fostering social networks and solidarity through community engagement and support, promoting inclusivity. 2️⃣  Connecting informal and formal care: Bridging informal support, such as neighbourly assistance, with professional care services to ensure early detection of vulnerabilities and equitable access to assistance. 3️⃣  Intersectoral collaboration: Collaborating across various sectors, including health, housing, and social services, to promote prevention, health promotion, and integrated care, prioritising the quality of life for residents. These principles guide the development of caring neighbourhood projects, where local stakeholders collaboratively identify and address community priorities, focusing on enhancing the well-being and empowerment of residents. Source:  Vlaamse overheid | https://lnkd.in/gRecXRrk The Research Group Mobilab & Care at the Thomas More University of Applied Sciences is committed to shaping caring neighbourhoods. Read more about their work on their website: https://lnkd.in/exJ2REKR We also recommend further reading on 'caring neighbourhoods' in chapter 4 of this free ebook 'Silver Empowerment: Fostering Strengths and Connections for an Age-Friendly Society' https://lnkd.in/g6GDcufE - written by Vonk3 researcher Heylen Leen.