by David Robinson | 7 Nov 2022 | Our thinking
In brief Language matters. Words shape ideas and ideas shape action. We often use the words relationship-centred practice. In this blog David discusses his understanding of the phrase. This is a discussion piece with a set of working definitions and assumptions. We...
by David Robinson and Immy Robinson | 30 Aug 2019 | Economy & Politics, Our thinking
In brief In this Joining the Dots blog (written back in the days when parliaments sat and terms were predictable), Iona Lawrence and David Robinson consider the place of relationships in our national politics. Iona Lawrence Iona works for The Cares...
by David Robinson and Rosa Friend | 20 Nov 2024 | Convenings, Our thinking
In brief This week, twenty of us gathered on Zoom to discuss the language we use when talking about relationships. The conversation was inspired by the publication of a glossary of relational phrases and, while we discussed definitions on the call, the conversation...
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...
by Immy Robinson | 29 Jul 2022 | Covid and Relationships, Our work
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 | 1 Nov 2024 | Communities & Volunteering, Covid and Relationships, Economy & Politics, Our thinking
Days after the Prime Minister launched a bold new Civil Society Compact, the Health secretary announced a major public consultation on the future of the NHS and the Chancellor introduced a budget that squeezed frontline services in the short term, invested in the...
by David Robinson | 21 Feb 2023 | Dreams and Vision, 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...
by Prachir Pasricha | 12 Aug 2020 | Covid and Relationships, Guest Blogs
Prachir Pasricha In this Joining the Dots blog, Canadian graduate Prachir Pasricha reflects on the way COVID-19 has shone a light on the importance of a collective understanding of wellbeing. Prachir Pasricha recently graduated from the University of Western Ontario...
by Iona Lawrence, Immy Robinson and David Robinson | 17 May 2021 | Our thinking
After a year of research into simple, ordinary, human relationships, Iona Lawrence shared her initial findings in Through Thick And Thin. In this report, she illuminated a set of shared concerns, identified through hundreds of conversations around the state of our...
by Immy Robinson | 27 Feb 2024 | Key Concepts, Our thinking
Key Concepts | What we mean by relationship-centred practice Relationship-Centred Practice puts relationships first. It unlocks potential and meets need by positioning meaningful and effective relationships as the first order goal, both an end in itself and the means...
