Co-production involves people coming together as equals to make decisions and create services that work for them. This new co-produced resource supports anyone interested in planning, running, or evaluating a co-production project. It outlines the definitions, celebrates the approach, and explores how projects can aim for the highest levels of co-production.
The tool is grouped into four key stages of co-production:
- Planning
- Process
- Completing, sharing, celebrating
- Review
Developed from work with adults’ social care, the core principles can be adapted to support practice with young people and more.
The resource is most effective when used to support reflection by all involved in a co-production project – including members of the public, practitioners, researchers, or managers.
Find out more: How to practice effective co-production | Research in Practice