Co-production Framework
How the Framework was created
This framework was co-produced with support from Inclusion North, an organisation that champions inclusion for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and family carers. Together, we held 8 co-production sessions with 20 participants and 13 community conversations involving 176 people across Gateshead.
We heard directly from people with lived experience, local charities, and community groups, including:
- People's Voice
- Age UK Gateshead
- Healthwatch
- Gateshead Foodbank
and many others.
Our principles
In Gateshead, co-production means:
- working together to find solutions
- involving people every step of the way
- making change happen through action
- constant improvement based on feedback
- celebrating diversity and valuing every voice
Why this matters
People told us that when co-production is missing, they feel:
- powerless and not in control
- unsupported when services stop
- unheard and misunderstood
- that services don't meet their needs
- that some communities are overlooked
We want to change that together.
Our commitment
Our Integrated Adults and Social Care Service will:
- understand, value and embrace co-production across all teams
- be open and honest about what's possible
- involve the right people and remove barriers to participation
- be inclusive and accessible in how we work
- review and report back regularly - moving from "You said, we did" to "We said, we did."
Explore the framework
Gateshead Working Together for Change Co-production Framework (PDF, 1000 KB)(opens new window)