by Sam Firman | 26 Aug 2021 | Covid and Relationships
In this Observatory Sighting, we explore acute, long-term and easily overlooked ‘deep-tissue’ damage resulting from relationship upheaval during lockdown and enforced separation. As we move towards the Out Turn, we must recognise and repair this damage. ...
by David Robinson | 14 Dec 2021 | Covid and Relationships, Featured About 3, Featured blog, Our thinking
In brief In this, our last blog of 2021, we look back on another year of disruption and pain and remind ourselves of the patches of light and the power of relationships in helping us to heal. It has taken a long time to get here, but I do have more than one person I...
by Immy Robinson | 29 Jul 2022 | Covid and Relationships
In brief On 27th July 2022, we co-hosted an event with Save the Children to celebrate and explore the stories that young people shared with us through The Lookout. We were joined by two of our Chief Listeners – Mete Coban and Kirsty McNeil – who shared...
by David Robinson | 16 Jan 2023 | Our thinking
In brief In this blog, published at the start of 2023, David Robinson offers some personal reflections on working towards deep rooted, sustained social change. He draws out two urgent and important lessons from 40 years working in this space: plant trees and stir the...
by David Robinson | 21 Feb 2023 | Our thinking
In brief The UKRI recently published a call for a new world-leading Centre in Community Participation and Connectedness. Bringing together academics, policymakers, practitioners and community members, the Centre will have a bold ambition to make a meaningful...
