Neighbourly Lab News & Resources

Listening Deeply for Better Inclusion

September 2024
Thought pieces

By Marnie Freeman Through the recent Darzi Review of the NHS and Grenfell Tower Inquiry, we are reminded of the... Read more

Navigating Lonely London

September 2024
Videos

The stories behind the statistics. At Neighbourly Lab, we believe in the power of both action and storytelling to address... Read more

Borough Innovators: How Islington, Kingston & Lewisham Are Redefining Community Engagement.

September 2024
Reports

As part of our Borough Spotlight for the Supporting London Boroughs Engagement Project, which was funded by the Greater London... Read more

A New Chapter for the Tackling Loneliness Hub

September 2024
Thought pieces

Loneliness is an increasingly pressing issue and addressing this challenge requires collaboration, innovation, and a strong network of dedicated professionals.... Read more

Borough Innovators: How Hackney, Haringey, and Hounslow Are Redefining Community Engagement

September 2024
Reports

As part of the Supporting London Boroughs Engagement Project, funded by the Greater London Authority (GLA) and delivered in partnership with London Councils,... Read more

Strengthening Our Connection with Nature and The Kingston Green Spaces Project

September 2024
Thought pieces

By Chioma Wuche In an increasingly hectic world, the importance of nature in our lives cannot be overstated. Green spaces offer... Read more

Bexley, Barnet & Brent: Some of the Councils leading the way in Community Engagement

August 2024
Reports

As part of our Borough Spotlight for the "Supporting London Boroughs Engagement Project", which was funded by the Greater London... Read more

Neighbourly Lab’s Partnership with the Greater London Authority & London Councils: Empowering Community Engagement

August 2024
Reports

Over the last 18 months, Neighbourly Lab has proudly partnered with the Greater London Authority (GLA) and and London Councils... Read more

The Impact of Misinformation on Social Media

August 2024
Thought pieces

By Aba Amihyia Whilst Technology has no doubt enhanced social connections, it can also hinder them. This month, the United... Read more

How AI is Shaping the Future of Public Health

August 2024
Thought pieces

By Aba Amihyia We are currently living in a world where there is a fear building that Artificial Intelligence (AI)... Read more

Personal Reflections on The Defense Gardens Scheme: Visits and the power of the outdoors.

August 2024
Thought pieces

By Chioma Wuche My personal reflections about the power of the outdoors and connecting with nature has been deeply enriched... Read more

Key Takeaways from Labour’s Radical Housing Plan

August 2024
Thought pieces

Labour's new housing plan promises to address the current housing crisis by delivering more homes across the UK. As this... Read more

Civil Unrest & Societal Divisions in the U.K

August 2024
Thought pieces

In response to the recent far-right, racist violence that has threatened the stability of our communities and made people from... Read more

Peer Research & Co-production to help tackle Health Inequalities

August 2024
Thought pieces

We know that the gold standard in improving health outcomes is thought to come through a range of community engagement... Read more

Cheers to the Community: The Importance of Saving Pubs in our Local Area

July 2024
Thought pieces

"Its clientele, though fairly large, consists mostly of ‘regulars’ who occupy the same chair every evening and go there for... Read more

People sat around at a park - photo and sketch together

Moments To Connect Toolkit

July 2024
Toolkits

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Bus Driver Appreciation Campaign

July 2024
Insights

The red double-decker bus is as iconic as it gets... Sure, there's the red phone box, Tower Bridge and Big... Read more

The Neighbourhood Health Service

July 2024
Thought pieces

Can the 'front door' of the NHS be fixed....? We were thrilled to read Health Secretary, Wes Streeting’s announcement of... Read more

Trialling ways supermarkets can play ‘host’ for local community activities to encourage more social connection.

June 2024
Insights

Supermarkets are part of most peoples' routine, a place where you go on a regular basis, in a familiar environment,... Read more

London Communities Emergencies Partnership workshop

June 2024
Reports

Our Head of Growth & Partnerships, Grainne O' Dwyer presented at the London Communities Emergencies Partnership workshop, sharing insights from... Read more

The important social role convenience stores play in their communities

June 2024
Thought pieces

“We don’t have any loyalty cards, but the customers are loyal to us”. nnThis was a lasting quote I took... Read more