Co-production in Health and Social Care

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What is co-production?

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Co-production is the process of consulting and working with individuals who use services from the start to the completion of any project that involves and affects them. It involves making something together and developing more equal partnerships between service users, workers, and professionals.

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Why are co-produced services effective?

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Co-produced services are effective because individuals who use the service are central to its delivery. This approach helps make the best use of resources, delivers better outcomes for service users and carers, builds stronger communities, and develops citizenship.

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What does co-production mean in practice?

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In practice, co-production means involving individuals who use services in the running of the service. This includes getting feedback, asking what works or doesn’t, and revising things to work better. It gives service users an equal chance to make decisions about how services should be run.

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How does co-production relate to partnership working?

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Co-production in partnership working involves collaborating with others to find shared solutions and develop more equal partnerships between service users, workers, and professionals.