When a person who uses services is involved as an equal partner in designing the support and services they receive. Co?production recognises that people who use social care services (and their families) have knowledge and experience that can be used to help make services better, not only for themselves but for other people who need social care. The Think Local Act Personal's 6 principles of co-production are: - recognising people as assets - building on people's capabilities - developing 2?way, reciprocal relationships - encouraging peer support - blurring boundaries between delivering and receiving services - facilitating rather than delivering.

When you as an individual are involved as an equal partner in designing the support and services you receive. Co-production recognises that people who use social care services (and their families) have knowledge and experience that can be used to help make services better, not only for themselves but for other people who need social care.