Local Government Association

"I was 14 when my mum took me to the GP for the first time. She was worried as I was self-harming, but the doctor assured her the cuts were just superficial and that I wasn’t distressed enough to need help."

Personal stories from people struggling with mental health conditions.

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At a time when budgets are shrinking and trust in many institutions falling, a serious effort to involve and understand residents is more important than ever.

Engagement is now central to how councils operate. Gone are the days of press release blasts and tick-box consultations.

"At all times the team carried out their duties in an approachable and supportive manner, often offering helpful suggestions and advice."

When compiling the first New Conversations guide, we ran pilots in Hackney, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Staffordshire and Harlow to test new techniques.

Meet the contestants for the 2019 Local Government Challenge!