@centreforthesouth
We are a regional thinktank working within the University of Southampton, founded to help drive the University’s vision as a civic partner for our region. www.centreforthesouth.co.uk www.linkedin.com/company/centre-for-the-south/
📢 Job Opportunity!
Southampton City Council is seeking a Research Officer to join the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC).
📍 Southampton | 💷 £36,124 - £39,513 | 🗓️ Closes 27 Feb 2025
🔗 Apply now: https://buff.ly/4gHgxDm
#HDRC #ResearchJobs #PublicHealth
Our researchers @jamesparkinsci.bsky.social @mattloxham.bsky.social UoS Medicine have shown tiny particles emitted by some commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those in diesel exhaust.
Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wQHay
Why are mental health care services under-utilised by older adults in Southampton? 🤔
This University of Southampton policy brief provides a roadmap for improving elder mental health in #Southampton, in collaboration with Compassionate Cuppa CIC 🍵.
Read more below ⤵
#NewThingsFund #polisky
"Sometimes what is needed is an approach that will disrupt the system, to move away from “We’ve always done it like this” to reimagining a service."
This article from Gary Hickey @nihr.bsky.social is a great insight into how coproduction can be employed in health research in Southampton.
Air pollution is not only unhealthy and unsustainable - it's unjust.
As John Boswell remarked, "those who contribute least to the problem are also the most exposed to it."
That's why the Clean Air South network is collaborating to find cross-sector solutions.
Our insight paper recommends that a successful devolution deal relies on building trust between jurisdictions to create a shared benefit.
It's timely to see the Clean Air South network championing the common cause of improving regional air quality this week, as a devolution request is submitted.
The Clean Air South network provides opportunity for partnerships across various sectors and authorities to address air pollution through a regional lens.
We have collaborated with the network to produce a report consolidating the barriers and potential improvements to air quality in the area.
🏠 Making the Transition from Care to Independence
At Westminster, Alex Baker MP hosted a discussion on the challenges young care leavers face & how the Moving Towards Independence project is shaping policy for better outcomes.
📘 Read the policy brief: https://buff.ly/3OQu4gy
#YouthHomelessness
Here's a Friday reminder that we're now watching sunlight times get just a little longer with each day... ⛅
And that we're learning more as a region about where our sunlight can be utilised! 💡
How can policy support safe, accessible sea swimming and lower barriers for swimmers on the Isle of Wight? 🏊♀️
This new policy brief explores the barriers to blue health benefits on the island, in collaboration with Swim the Wight CIC. 🌊
Read the story of the project here 🔗
#polisky #seaswimming
How can policy support safe, accessible sea swimming and lower barriers for swimmers on the Isle of Wight? 🏊♀️
This new policy brief explores the barriers to blue health benefits on the island, in collaboration with Swim the Wight CIC. 🌊
Read the story of the project here 🔗
#polisky #seaswimming
Big day for devo & localism: the English Devo White Paper starts important discussion about practical routes to meaningfully redistribute power & rewire public services & ££ across places.
We need to focus on scale for impact regions-local-community. Full @wearenewlocal.bsky.social response here:
🚨 Exciting news! 🌟 We've created a Blue Sky Starter Pack to help you follow all the #CleanAir champions & our favorite feeds! 🫶 Stay inspired and stay informed with the best updates on air quality, sustainability, and more. 🌍💨 #CleanAirMatters #BlueSkyCommunity
go.bsky.app/SGSGdH8
Happy #smallbusinesssaturday! You can find small businesses in the region using the map tool below. 🛍️
Buying locally is a key driver in community wealth building and strengthening regional identity. 📈
What a great reason to go to a restaurant today! 😄🍕
What do you get when you combine public health expertise with tried and tested practices for community inclusion? 🥗🤝
The growing Southampton Food Partnership and Coproduction Corner have collaborated in a World Cafe event, forming goals to improve Southampton's access to healthy, sustainable food.🎉
Our insight paper explores the challenges and opportunities for devolution in our region, providing central South decision makers with an evidence-based recipe for a successful deal. 🙌 #devolution
Southampton talks food. Join in here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sou...
The new Coproduction Corner brief at an event planning session yesterday - it's great to see this research project continue on to drive further impact in the region! @rebeccakinge.bsky.social
📣 Join us 📣
We're hosting a special panel discussion and networking event to mark the launch of our latest report, Constructing Consensus: The case for community-powered development and regeneration.
📅 3 December, Westminster
Register 🔗 crm.newlocal.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November's new policy brief from Coproduction Corner provides guidance for using coproduction practices meaningfully, as more than a "tick-box term".
This is a brilliant resource for anyone interested in how community voices can be included in policy development and public service design. #polisky
A few new additions to this today: @centreforthesouth.bsky.social @niamh-smallchange.bsky.social @juliaunwin.bsky.social @timmorton2.bsky.social and our leading campaign for communitarian legislation @right-here.bsky.social
Hi, would love to join the party! 😄 We are interested in all things devolution, place-based solutions and regional identity, based at University of Southampton.
Our researchers have mapped the most tranquil areas of Southampton.
The information feeds into a web app that helps pedestrians and cyclists take routes around the city which are quieter, greener and less polluted.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/10...
Where do you buy your food from? 🍽️
Southampton’s food system is crucial for its economy and population wellbeing. 🥗
Improving access to healthy, affordable food can improve socioeconomic conditions in deprived communities.
This brief explores a healthier, more sustainable food system. #polisky
For all your wonkish content needs- here’s an updated UK public policy starter pack: it includes some new joiners in the recent wave of sign ups…
go.bsky.app/LtNiL1o
📢 Job advert with us!
#PublicHealth
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKP616/r...
🎙️ How one council made community power a part of everything it does
We get under the bonnet of Test Valley’s ground-breaking approach
Ft. leader Phil North, chief exec Andy Ferrier, deputy chief exec Salena Mulhere & officer Imogen Colley
Where are our PGRs? We want to add you to our department starter pack! Give us a shout
go.bsky.app/ADybLpB
Coproduction Corner is a network of community organisations and researchers exploring how to make the coproduction process meaningful. 🤝
Coproduction involves working together as equals to develop policy and design / deliver services.
Check out their work and new policy recommendations!