More tangible and less theoretical’
Understandings and experiences of neighbourhood-led Mutual Aid groups during the Covid-19 pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12891095 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Catherine El Zerbi (0000-0003-4041-2379, Newcastle University, corresponding author), Naomi Hartopp (0000-0003-4069-6324, King's College London), Amy Ramsay (0000-0001-5398-1656, King's College London), Sally Marlow (0000-0003-1811-8413, King's College London) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 453-467 |
| Publication date | 2022-10-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Civil Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-8689 • E-ISSN: 1744-8697 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17448689.2022.2164027 |
| OpenAlex | W4316370902 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 12 |
This exploratory study sought to understand the role of Mutual Aid groups during the Covid-19 crisis. Group members were approached through convenience sampling across London and Leicester. Fifteen interviews took place from June to August 2020. Data were analysed using Thematic Analysis. Groups were based on solidarity not charity. Most were delimited by geographic ward and provided rapid support to support neighbours with urgent material and health needs, primarily food support, collecting medical prescriptions and providing telephone companionship. While many groups successfully collaborated with community projects, relationships with local authorities were often difficult, though not always. Local leaders and policymakers should seek to establish effective collaborations between Covid-19 Mutual Aid groups and local authorities to ensure essential material and health needs at a neighbourhood level are identified and met
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Exploratory research · Medical prescription · Mutual aid · Neighbourhood (mathematics · Pandemic · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Solidarity · Thematic analysis · Community Health and Development · Homelessness and Social Issues · Law · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Nursing
An Invitation to Dialogue
Enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research
Community participation is crucial in a pandemic
Providing informal care in a changing society
Care for place
Collective citizenship
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Neighbourly support of people with chronic illness; is it related to neighbourhood social capital
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |