Alex Fox

The Motivational State: from productivity to ‘co-productivity’ Download The Motivational State: re-thinking public service productivity from DemosPoor UK productivity has been a significant… https://alexfoxblog.wordpress.com/2024/11/13/the-motivational-state-from-productivity-to-co-productivity/

Lovely lunch with @simonduffy.bsky.social talking Neighbourhoods of Care and Community Catalysts and all things in between! citizen-network.org/library/neig...

Co locating social work and poverty services - findings from research

Cultural barriers to social care services in Hull where global majority communities are underrepresented. The community sector is the real front door. Hull council in partnership with Herts University

At yesterday’s Second Reading of the Health Bill in the House of Lords, Baroness Glenys Thornton, Chair of the Board at SCIE, called for the voice of people who draw on care and support to remain capable of challenging the system. For the full Reading, see: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

In the Northern edition of our Thinking Outside the Box session with Principle Social Workers and professional leads. What does Neighbourhood mean? Do we look from a system or a citizen point of view? @nicksinclair.bsky.social @annarandle.bsky.social @mroutled.bsky.social

Veronica’s mum went from feeling isolated and anxious about losing her independence to living a richer, safer and more connected life, thanks to a trio of community micro‑enterprises https://loom.ly/SKTGAwc @alexfoxshared.bsky.social

Our Catalyst, Joseph Espindola, helped Antony, who is autistic, to realise his vision of creating an inclusive travel business using his experience to help people with learning disabilities to travel confidently and independently. Together, they developed AJ’s Travel.

My colleague Helen Allen asks, How do we bring more creative, caring people into the support provider market in a way that feels safe to individuals, families and professionals? www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2026/05/26/e...

A local charity leader told me frankly that he'd been sceptical of the council bringing Community Catalysts into his area. Two years on, he'd changed his mind...

Visiting a NW Community Micro-Enterprise project a local charity leader told me frankly that he'd been sceptical of the council bringing Community Catalysts into the area. 2 years in, he'd changed his mind.... areahttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7462419304924266496/

We enjoyed virtual community capacity building with thoughtful & creative DHSC civil servants yesterday- one quote about the value of our Thinking Outside the Box session: “We can’t see community from Whitehall!” The DHSC team came up with great ideas for how to scale up asset-based prevention.

In my new role leading Community Catalysts, I've been reflecting on what makes the Local Area Coordination approach unique.

What makes Local Area Coordination unique? It's a combination of the very big and the very small... www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2026/05/11/l...

Great to meet Local Area Coordinators across London and the South East today, talking strategy to grow and strengthen the national network, staying true to its principles which are needed now more than ever

Always brilliant to hear @beccadove2.bsky.social - pioneer of relational practice & Family Group Conferencing (We are building on that children/ families work with FGC for adults: www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2023/07/11/a...) Tackling strategic and practice change together are key to Camden success

It's Local Area Coordination week. This year we are celebrating what is unique about the approach in how it transforms people's lives. Over the week we'll share content from the different areas making up the Local Area Coordination Network #LACWeek2026

Timely thoughts on practical approaches to community cohesion from my colleague Tom Richards drawing on the learning from areas with Local Area Coordination embedded into their communities.

Congratulations & a warm welcome to Phil Holmes on his appointment as the new President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services. We look forward to working together to build on our great work that supports healthier, safer communities.🏡 bit.ly/4w2B6TH

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Local Area Coordination Week will be held from 4-8 May! This year we are celebrating what is unique about the approach in how it transforms people's lives. Over the week we'll share content from the different areas making up the Local Area Coordination Network #LACWeek2026

Enjoying listening to Camden colleagues describing adult family group conferencing: adults with all kinds of challenges are supported by a network blending informal and professional supporters, building on Maui practices from New Zealand. We support the national network

In the first of a 'See the possibilities' series of blogs, @alexfoxshared.bsky.social CEO at Community Catalysts, calls for us to be more ambitious about how we plan for and use Direct Payments, to improve people’s lives and save money www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2026/04/16/a...

When social workers are aware of the community micro-enterprises in their local area that can offer personalised, flexible care, the impact can be enormous. Emily was introduced to the Community Micro-enterprise Development Programme in Cheshire that changed Pat's life 👉 https://loom.ly/TPabrUw

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Social Investment Impact Report shows that the Community Micro-enterprise Development Programme made a £3.15 saving for every £1 spent. We’re delighted to see the social value of the project highlighted in the report. Read more https://loom.ly/wkb9NFs

"Leadership isn’t about job titles, seniority or experience. It’s about how we choose to show up for ourselves, for others, and for the communities we serve." Dalanya Morris from Sutton Primary Care Network shares her learning from our New Social Leaders programme https://loom.ly/arRpBGY

Our partnership with Oxfordshire County Council has resulted in a new two-year contract extension that will focus on West Oxfordshire, where there is an increased demand for community‑based support, particularly among older residents in rural areas. Read the news release https://loom.ly/Lt7VkBI