As I mentioned, we haven't actually come up with a name for this space, other than 'Co-Production Collective Community Area'. That does the job in explaining what this, but maybe we could be a bit more creative?

I suggest that we come up with a shortlist of names here (Co-Production Collective Community Area can be on the list too, not ruling it out) and then we open it to our wider community to vote on the final choice.

Task

Please suggest a name (or two or three)! Feel free to think outside the box but please remember that it needs to speak to anyone in our community, newcomers or veterans, and live up to our values and approach.

Thank you!

Something to think about if you're on here ahead of tomorrow's session:

What would be your top two suggestions for Spaces for this Community Area?

(Don't worry about counting Rules & Guidelines and Help & Support in this.)

We'll discuss more tomorrow... see you there!

I'm a bit of a plate spinner in all areas of life having lived with multiple complex chronic health conditions for over three decades which have shaped my very non-academic working life across health and care in the voluntary sector.

I describe myself as a Partner for Change in all that I do and am fueled by the power of human connection which has enabled me to work in volunteer management. patient engagement, service redesign and all things 'lived experience'. I am now dabbling in the freelance world to ensure I can keep myself well and choose opportunities that align with my head, heart and gut and earn enough to keep my head above water in my lone wolf life.

Friendship, rainbows, sunrises, sunsets, good coffee and cosy corners bring me joy and I love to walk and just be in nature which helps to calm my bonkers busy brain. I also dance around my flat most days, read and write poetry, never, ever stop learning, do my best to drive courageous conversations and give great hugs ; )

My original background was in defence and finance, but I have been quite involved in patient engagement activities for the last eight years.

I am a lay advisor/member for a number of arms-length bodies in the health sector:

EIT (European Institute for Innovation and Technology) - eg Healthcare Transformation Academy Advisory Board Member

HDR (Health Data Research) UK - eg Science and Infrastructure Delivery Group Lay Member

NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) - eg Technology Appraisal Committee A Lay Lead

NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) - eg Health Technology Assessment Prioritisation Committee (Hospital Based Care) Public Member

An advanced scuba diving instructor when on holiday, I also have a particular affection for canines, both wild and domesticated.

I am Rebecca. I'm a mum to two gorgeous boys who bring masses of love (and tiredness!) to my life.

I love walking and being outdoors, especially on a cold and sunny day, with a coffee in my hand.

I am fortunate to have a job I ❤️ working as a pain management physiotherapist in a service for people living with sickle cell disease. I am at the early stages of developing a research proposal with co-design and co-production at the heart. It is the most exciting (and daunting) thing I have done in my career 🤩.

• I am writing up a PhD thesis on loneliness in autistic adults at the Center for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) at the Institute of Education, UCL 🤞
• I am based in Okinawa, Japan🏝️ It has a unique culture, beautiful nature, and friendly people.
• I am a life-long ballerina and have danced since I was three🩰
• I am an autism advocate and passionate about supporting autistic people. I am currently offering online mentoring support for autistic people and consulting for their families. Grace Center for Autism is how it is currently called👣
• I am currently re-learning Russian🇷🇺
• I always enjoy getting to know people!

• I'm working on a collaborative project with University of Edinburgh and Scottish Book Trust, using co-production to explore young people's literacy experiences.
• Working at the Scottish Book Trust has got me thoroughly hooked on reading - I especially like translated texts and surrealist fiction.
• I'm a long distance runner in my spare time and ran for my university team as an undergraduate (now I just run to keep warm as a delicate Southerner living in Scotland!)

Looking forward to seeing you all again at the next testing session ☺️