What would change if someone knew the neighbourhood, could stay alongside people, and helped connect their own strengths with local relationships and services?
In 'LAC of the future', dated 28 July 2026 on the source page, the Local Area Coordination Network sets out a vision of a Local Area Coordinator in every neighbourhood. It describes support that people can approach without a complicated referral process and continue to use without an arbitrary time limit.
The article asks how such a role might help with difficulties that often precede crisis: isolation, caring responsibilities, unemployment, and insecure housing. Its proposal is a vision for discussion, rather than evidence that this coverage already exists or a commitment to a funded national rollout.
It provides useful questions for people designing prevention and neighbourhood support: who can approach, what help is available before thresholds are met, and whether relationships can continue for as long as they are needed.
Read 'LAC of the future'. Thanks to Community Catalysts and the Local Area Coordination Network for sharing this perspective.