VALUES AND PRINCIPLES:
Why do I need to know the values and principles of co-production?
- To make co-production effective and inclusive
- To learn more about the work the values and principles were developed from please read: Act Early Nothing About us without us
What values underpin co-production?
These values frame the principles to guide your co-production.
- Equality: everyone involved makes equal contribution (staff, residents, etc)
- Agency: people’s individual values should be respected and enabled and valued and not defined by staff
- Reciprocity: all parties are supported to contribute and thereby benefit from the co-production
What principles underpin co–production?
Review the principles below as part of your co-production and seek support from someone with co-production experience if you want to clarify the use of a principle.
The principles are of equal importance and are explained in more detail below.
- Co-production activities with people and communities must be adequately resourced.
- Power should be shared amongst all partners.
- Embrace perspectives and skills of others and ensure these are represented whether working with a individual or in the project.
- Respect and value the ‘lived experience’ and how different forms of knowledge can be expressed and transmitted.
- Ensure there are benefits for all parties involved in the co-production activities.
- Meet people and communities where they are: do not expect them to come to you.
- Work flexibly.
- Avoid jargon and ensure people and communities have access to the right information at the right time.
- Relationships with individuals and communities should be built for the long-term and not for the short-term.