Bethany Golding
I work for the Public Participation Team at NHS England. Prior to this I have worked in community collaboration and engagement at Imperial College London and a range of NHS organisations.
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100% @DebbueGarner , people need to feel and be part of the change.
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Well said @ElaineR - reminds me of what Mick Ward says about being an alongsider!
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Bethany Golding replied to Elaine R
Welcome to the course @ElaineR , you are very welcome!
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Bethany Golding replied to Geetha Yogan
Absolutely @GeethaYogan , community relationships move at the speed of trust.
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Love this @AbdulbariAbdulkadir ! Hope you are enjoying the course.
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Thanks for sharing this @SamanthaScattergood
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Bethany Golding replied to NNENNA DICKSON
Welcome to the course @NNENNADICKSON
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Bethany Golding replied to Phil Anastasi
That's terrific to hear @PhilAnastasi
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Bethany Golding replied to Sara Bains
Sorry @SaraBains , could you clarify what it is you're referring to - is it the statutory guidance?
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A really heart-warming story - thanks for sharing @SaraBains
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Bethany Golding replied to NNENNA DICKSON
That's fantastic to hear @NNENNADICKSON
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Bethany Golding replied to Sarah Rea
Yes @SarahRea absolutely, people need to see meaningful action in response to their feedback and input
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Bethany Golding replied to Phil Anastasi
Completely agree with this well thought through analysis @PhilAnastasi
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Bethany Golding replied to Phil Anastasi
That's fantastic @PhilAnastasi , thanks for sharing!
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So pleased to hear all of this @AmyChidley - thanks for engaging with the course!
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Bethany Golding replied to Laura C
Hi @LauraC
That's fantastic, welcome to the course! I used to live in Shropshire myself. Your Masters degree sounds fascinating -
Absolutely @SumairaNaimaan
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Bethany Golding replied to Sumaira Naimaan
Good point @SumairaNaimaan . Is there any link of his you recommend us using in the course?
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Bethany Golding replied to Molly Tupman
@MollyTupman Agree it is really important to think about how we reach those in most need
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What a fantastic and inspiring idea! Embedding services in local communities and embracing community assets like the Children's Centres can make a huge difference
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Couldn't agree with you more @JennieCrossan
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Bethany Golding replied to amy preece
This is a really important point @amypreece and speaks to the intersections of a person's identity. Just because two people belong to the same community, doesn't mean that their experiences will be identical
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100% @amypreece - and then working with them on producing solutions
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Bethany Golding replied to amy preece
That's great @amypreece - welcome to the course.
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Bethany Golding replied to Andreea Deiac
That's fantastic @AndreeaDeiac - welcome to the course!
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@HarishankarNair Absolutely
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Thanks so much for this introduction @Emma-LouiseMcCleary and welcome to the course!
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Bethany Golding replied to Ahmed Yoneis
Welcome to the course @AhmedYoneis
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Bethany Golding replied to Lucy Crowder
Ensuring that budget is allocated to support engagement from the start is a really good step to take @LucyCrowder
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Absolutely @AgnieszkaZychowicz , we need to reach out to people and ask them what communities they belong to rather than making assumptions
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Bethany Golding replied to Chinh Le Kieu
Yes reflection and challenging our own implicit bias is very important @ChinhLeKieu
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Do you have any examples @DavidOlatunji ?
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Brilliant @DavidOlatunji - I think that sense of ownership is absolutely key.
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Bethany Golding replied to Kathy Nelson
Welcome to the course @KathyNelson and I hope it helps you
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Bethany Golding replied to Elaine D
Co-production in action @ElaineD ! Enjoy week two
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This is lovely to hear @ElaineD
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I'm sorry to hear of your negative experiences @ElaineD and thank you for sharing your personal experience
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Bethany Golding replied to Elaine D
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages to an online and a face to face approach @ElaineD ?
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Completely agree @ElaineD
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Bethany Golding replied to Catherine Robertson
Great @CatherineRobertson and yes, qualitative data is as important as quantitative though quant can show us where to delve deeper
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That's great @IsabelMarriott !
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Thank you so much for sharing this @IsabelMarriott
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Absolutely @IsabelMarriott
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Bethany Golding replied to Isabel Marriott
Welcome to the course @IsabelMarriott ! I am sure that you will achieve your goals. Maybe consider where you can go to get some work experience?
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It's an important point @MollyTupman around ensuring that there is representation of the community in the services as staff members
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Absolutely @MollyTupman
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That's good to hear @MollyTupman
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Thank you for sharing this powerful personal story @MollyTupman , which truly illustrates the importance of listening.
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Absolutely @MollyTupman . & the solutions should also be co-produced with communities and individuals.
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Bethany Golding replied to Molly Tupman
Welcome to the course @MollyTupman !
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Bethany Golding replied to Jackie Lidgard
That's fantastic @JackieLidgard !
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Yes @JackieLidgard - it can be daunting going forward with a blank piece of paper, but it's great to ensure that communities are in the driving seat!
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That's lovely to hear @MelanieMcLean
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Bethany Golding replied to Melanie McLean
I completely agree with this analysis @MelanieMcLean - need much more joined up working to avoid consultation fatigue!
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Thank you so much for sharing this very meaningful example @MelanieMcLean
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Absolutely @MelanieMcLean . & how do you think we can go about empowering people?
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Thank you @MelanieMcLean
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Bethany Golding replied to Melanie McLean
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences of advocacy and of witnessing fantastic care and compassion @MelanieMcLean . Inspiring!
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Absolutely @MelanieMcLean
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Fantastic @OmowunmiMohammed ! Welcome to the course.
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Diversity is absolutely key @KieranBright agreed
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Thank you so much for sharing this @KieranBright
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Bethany Golding replied to Kieran Bright
That sounds good @KieranBright - https://www.plainenglish.co.uk/ I've always found a useful resource! In terms of letting down groups due to only using English - do you know which are the most commonly spoken languages for your local area?
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Bethany Golding replied to Jane Deary
Fantastic - welcome to the course @JaneDeary
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Thank you for sharing this, @KieranBright . A very interesting example
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Bethany Golding replied to Jackie Lidgard
Fantastic! Welcome to the course, @JackieLidgard
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Thank you for sharing these fab definitions @CarrieSmith
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Bethany Golding replied to Carrie Smith
A great list @CarrieSmith - especially like the one about your ears!
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Thank you for sharing these thoughts @CarrieSmith ! Agree that is is great to build upon already-established trusted relationships
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Bethany Golding replied to Anthony O'Connor
I personally have a lot of time for ethnography @AnthonyO'Connor
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Fantastic @AnthonyO'Connor - and what will you do with that data?
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Bethany Golding replied to Anthony O'Connor
Absolutely @AnthonyO'Connor - unconscious bias training very important
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The three friends concept is brilliant isn't it @AnthonyO'Connor
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There are certainly some examples of fantastic joined up, community-led working @LeilaVeronA
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Bethany Golding replied to Leila Veron A
Hi @LeilaVeronA
Thank you so much for your kind words about the course! I am so glad that you have been able to share course content with colleagues. -
Bethany Golding replied to Leila Veron A
Thank you for sharing these thoughts @LeilaVeronA !
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That's fantastic @DeirdreMacintyre - good for you!
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I hope the course helps @JenaroOnegiPuringi
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Bethany Golding replied to Paul Redpath
That's wonderful @PaulRedpath
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Completely agree @RorisangSepamo
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Bethany Golding replied to Reynaldo Caceres
Hope you enjoy it @ReynaldoCaceres
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Bethany Golding replied to Patricia Barr
Welcome to the course @PatriciaBarr !
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Thank you for sharing this @RorisangSepamo . Clear, concise communication is key.
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Bethany Golding replied to Patricia Barr
I hope the course has been largely accessible for you @PatriciaBarr ?
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Bethany Golding replied to Viviann Nou
Fantastic @ViviannNou ! Welcome to the course.
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Listening to understand is definitely key @ViviannNou
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Bethany Golding replied to Rorisang Sepamo
Brilliant @RorisangSepamo
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Hope you're enjoying it @ObumnekeOgudamen
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That's a fantastic example @DeirdreMacintyre
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@PaulRedpath Thank you for sharing all of this!
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Absolutely @ViviannNou
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Thanks @LyndseyKramer for these thought-provoking comments. Agree that an asset based community centred approach has the potential to democratise care and focus resources intelligently through the guidance of the community.
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How do you think we could encourage people to remember @KathleenLusha ?
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That's fantastic - thanks for sharing @KathleenLusha
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Bethany Golding replied to Kathleen Lusha
There are potential plans to expand Indigo @KathleenLusha so fingers crossed
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Thank you for sharing @ViviannNou
