What we do
The York Multiple Complex Needs (York MCN) Network brings together people with lived experience, frontline workers and strategic leads, providing a space to share experiences, forge stronger links and build trusting relationships that lead to more collaborative actions.
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We are experimenting with different
ways of working .
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We use Systems Theory
to understand the nature of connections across York and apply a new perspective to collaborative working.
We are experimenting with different
ways of working .
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We use the Systems Theory to understand and benefit the work going on across York.
We build and develop skills and capacities.
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We run training and workshops on a range of topics, providing those around us with the tools they need to harness change.
We provide a safe space to talk.
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We regularly drive collaborative conversation through our Network Meetings. This creates a focus point for new and ongoing work.
We provide a safe space to talk.
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We regularly drive collaborative conversation through our Network Meetings. This creates a focus point for new and ongoing work.
We speak to and engage with the wider community.
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We're interested in absolutely everyone's opinion and invite those involved (and those who aren't!) to contribute resources to the Network.
We collate data, information and stories to drive learning and adaptation.
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We aim to share all of this in a way which resonates with people in York.
We multiply and strengthen connections.
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We initiate and facilitate relationships between different individuals, organisations, initiatives, projects, and strategic boards.
We are constantly learning.
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The Network seeks to gain insight from within the York system and from what's happening externally. This means we regularly 'take stock' and reflect on our work striving to make learning a goal, not a bi-product.
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We are constantly learning.
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The Network seeks to gain insight from within the York system and from what's happening externally. This means we regularly 'take stock' and reflect on our work striving to make learning a goal, not a bi-product.
We are experimenting with different
ways of working.
​
We use Systems Thinking
to understand the nature of the complexity of the system in York, bringing a new perspective to collaborative working.
Experiment
We are experimenting with different
ways of working .
​
We use the Systems Theory to understand and benefit the work going on across York.
We build and develop skills and capacities.
​
We run training and workshops on a range of topics, providing those around us with the tools they need to harness change.
Build
We collate data, information and stories to drive learning and adaptation.
​
We aim to share all of this in a way which resonates with people in York.
Share
We provide a safe space to talk.
​
We regularly drive collaborative conversation through our Network Meetings. This creates a focus point for new and ongoing work.

Provide
We speak to and engage with the wider community.
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We're interested in everyone's opinion and invite all to get involved.
Engage
We multiply and strengthen connections.
​
We initiate and facilitate relationships between different individuals, organisations, initiatives, projects, and strategic boards.
​
Connect
We are constantly learning.
​
The Network seeks to gain insight from within the York system and from what's happening externally. This means we regularly 'take stock' and reflect on our work striving to make learning a goal, not a bi-product.
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