by Nick Andrews | 11 Sep 2019 | Guest Blogs
In brief In this piece for Joining the Dots Nick Andrews discusses the true nature of co production and how good support is founded in, and reflects back, the kind of relationships that Martin Buber called “I– thou” not “I- it”. Nick Andrews Research and Practice...
by Maeve McGoldrick | 22 Aug 2019 | Guest Blogs
In brief In this contribution to Joining the Dots, Maeve McGoldrick discusses the importance of relationships in meeting the needs of the 170,000 people currently experiencing homelessness in the UK today. Maeve McGoldrick Head of Policy and Campaigns Maeve works...
by Laura Alcock-Ferguson | 16 Aug 2019 | Guest Blogs
In brief In this Joining the Dots blog, Laura Alcock-Ferguson, the founding Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness, reflects candidly on the highs and lows of her nine years at the helm. Laura Alcock-Ferguson CEO at Ancient Tree Forum Laura is an activist and...
by Linda Woolston | 9 Aug 2019 | Guest Blogs
In brief In this blog, Linda Woolston offers a humane and insightful reflection on the role of love in relationships, including her relationships as a Business Coach. Linda Woolston Linda is an independent Business Coach, former HR Director, and Founding Partner of...
by Nick Stanhope | 24 Jul 2019 | Guest Blogs
In brief In this Joining the Dots blog, Shift’s CEO (and dad to a 3 year old) Nick Stanhope explores ways in which digital technologies can help – rather than hinder – us putting relationships at the heart of what we do, bringing warmth to unnecessarily...
by Clare Wightman | 17 Jul 2019 | Guest Blogs
In brief In this Joining the Dots contribution, Clare Wightman discusses the importance of relationships in removing stigma and reducing exclusion. Clare Wightman CEO at Grapevine Coventry and Warwickshire Clare is CEO of Grapevine Coventry and...