An initial #DoWith launch event happened on the 26th March 2025. The #DoWith movement is just getting started...

A #DoWith Stigma Free Network

As part of the main movement launch - King's Fund asked VCSE Nutriri to facilitate a breakout on Stigma.

Launching and using a new #DoWith Stigma Free Network for those working on, or experiencing, stigma - to explore how doing with rather than doing to can end stigma and improve health.

We asked participants to name the stigma and then help create some theories of change...

Name The Stigma >>>

Stigma of any flavour creates health disparities - we asked what stigma you'd experienced or work with to end...

Lived Experiences Shared >>>

Radical and hopeful change in how public services work with people and communities is urgently needed.

Do With is a network of people and organisations calling for a radical shift in the public sector from ‘doing to’ to ‘doing with’.

Hear from a panel of guests talking about how we can making the change to doing with happen. Panelists:

• Samira Ben Omar, Co-Founder Community Voices and Community Champions

• Clenton Farquharson, Associate Director, Think Local, Act Personal

• Katie Kelly, Former Deputy Chief Executive, East Ayrshire Council, and Chair, New Local

• Cormac Russell, Managing Director, Nurture Development

• Mark Spencer, GP, Mountview Practice, Fleetwood

The King's Fund #DoWith