Shifting Power
In brief In this, the latest in our series of lockdown reflections by our network of observers, Relate’s Director of Services, Ben Collins, reflects on what lockdown has taught us about power within service delivery. Another busy week in lock down –...
The world needs a piglet
We received this piece from Linda Woolston, one of our Observers, this week. Linda found it circulating on WhatsApp. Some will love it, some won’t. We thought we would share it because, this week more than ever, the world needs a piglet. Pooh woke up that...
The Relationships Field: 6 initial reflections and 5 questions
In brief 6 weeks ago, we (Iona Lawrence and Immy Robinson) set out to explore whether a ‘field of relationships’ could, should, or does already exist. We’re still at the early stages of this exploration but have been lucky enough to pick the brains of some very...
Rosalyn – Spirit of Lockdown #1
I am still worried about the pandemic but I am proud of us and what we have achieved this year.
Simon – Spirit of Lockdown #2
I would like to remember the way that most of my relationships have changed for the better.
Susan – Spirit of Lockdown #3
A worry rollercoaster, friends, distance, jokes with neighbours, scared about the future and another lockdown.
Active Neighbours – Nick
“I saw that there was an NHS Responder app. I saw that, and […] I just wanted to get involved and kind of help out and do what I could – because I saw the NHS and all the lengths that everyone was going to […] And I saw quite a few community efforts on Facebook and I thought it was something I could do to help out with.”
