Co-production

The term co-production refers to a way of working where everybody works together on an equal basis to create a service, give support or come to a decision which works for them all.

Co-production is a sharing power between professionals and people with lived experiences to plan, design and deliver support or services together.

People with lived experience are individuals who have firsthand, personal knowledge of a specific situation, system or challenge- for example, a resident of Sandwell, a user of a particular green space or an unpaid carer. 

It’s about recognising that everyone has an important contribution to make to improve the quality of life for people and communities.  – Think Local Act Personal (TLAP).

To learn more about TLAP, please visit their website.