Understanding and embedding co-production is an interactive webinar designed to deepen your understanding of co-production in health and social care. This session will explore the origins and evolution of co-production, unpack its core principles, and demonstrate how it can be effectively and inclusively embedded into everyday practice.
Attendees will gain insights into how co-production creates shared benefits for individuals drawing on services, their carers, and professionals, and why it is supported by regulatory bodies such as the CQC. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with our expert speakers and take away practical strategies for implementation.
Speakers
Jo Sutherland – Technical Director, Reed
Jo will open the session with an introduction to co-production, exploring its historical context and significance in contemporary practice.
Rich Amos – Lived Experience Advisor
Rich will focus on the impact of co-production for people who draw on services and their carers, and discuss its relevance to the CQC’s evolving expectations.
Both speakers will co-host the Q&A segment at the end of the webinar.
More about the speakers
Jo Sutherland
Jo is a qualified and registered Social Worker with extensive experience in policy development, practice improvement, and quality assurance. She is passionate about delivering outstanding adult social care through strength-based, person-centred approaches. Jo combines strong leadership and operational management skills with a focus on continuous improvement and effective governance. She is outcome-driven, ensuring best practices are embedded across services. As a motivational coach and trainer, Jo shares expertise on key topics such as mental health and leads teams to implement policies that place people and carers who use services at the heart of practice.
Rich Amos
Rich is committed to unearthing ‘agency’ in individuals and communities to raise their aspirations of what is possible. His experience spans social care, health, housing, and technology-enabled living. Rich is a Lived Experience Advisor and a passionate advocate for co-production and personalisation at all levels. He is affiliated with several national and regional initiatives, including Think Local Act Personal’s National Coproduction Advisory Group, NHS Improvement Boards, and Technology Services Association.