C2 Community Development

Hazel Stuteley led important work to show how communities can take control of their own destiny and work in partnership with public services.

This paper by John Gillespie describes the C2 process of community development she pioneered and it also includes important data on the significant health and other benefits created by communities who have taken control of their own neighbourhoods.

This article by Hazel’s ally Dr Brian Fisher also summarises important data on the health benefits of community.

Brian Fisher spoke at the It's Our Community event organised by the Centre, in partnership with the Socialist Health Association and Opus Independents. The event is part of the Centre's work to outline a detailed progressive vision for social care in Sheffield alongside disability leaders in the city.

Here Brian sets out the damaging impact of inequality, isolation and powerlessness and offers Sheffield a practical strategy to better health and care.