An Invitation to a Better Way with Nikki and Miranda
We stand at a turning point in history. The systems we once relied on — the NHS as we knew it, local authorities with resources to meet demand — are no longer able to carry the growing weight of need. Across our communities, we see fragility of both mental and physical health, families under strain, children with special educational needs left without the right support, and a world grappling with conflict and disharmony.
Yet within this challenge lies our greatest opportunity. The time has come to embrace a new normal — one where wealth is created not in distant boardrooms, but on our streets, in our villages, and among our people. Every day, behind closed doors, millions across the UK are already doing extraordinary things: neighbours helping neighbours, friendships forming, health and wellbeing nurtured, and true wealth built in community.
This is the Better Way. A network of like-minded people, rooted in love, hope, and practical solutions. A safe and supportive space where voices can be heard, ideas shared, and strength found.
Do you have something to share?
· Have you unleashed the power within your community?
· Are you ready to join the movement that is re-imagining wealth as connection, care, and collaboration?
· We invite you to be part of this vision. Join us at the Better Way Drop-In every other Monday, 9–10am, starting 22 September 2025.
Championed by Miranda Wixon and Nikki Fuller this is your chance to step into a future built on community, compassion, and collective action.
Who are we?
Miranda Wixon a Queen’s Nurse, community leader, and relentless advocate for social justice who has dedicated her career to tackling poverty and inequality. She is the founder of the Community Larder movement in Northamptonshire, which delivered over 40,500 food boxes to 91 villages during the COVID-19 lockdowns. She continues this work as Chair of Food for Thought Daventry, leading more than 300 volunteers to ensure no one in the community need go hungry.
Alongside this, Miranda is Chair of the VCSE Assembly in Northamptonshire, strengthening the county’s voluntary sector, Chairing the Nene Valley Care Trust for Care Experienced people in the county and Chair of the Employment Advisory Group at HMP Five Wells, where she works with employers to create meaningful rehabilitation and employment opportunities for prison leavers.
Her impact is based on many national experiences. She has shaped policy through founding Think Local, Act Personal, promoting personalised care, and the Care Providers Alliance, raising standards in social care. She founded Healthwatch Brent to amplify community voices in healthcare and was instrumental in creating the United Kingdom Home Care Association, establishing home care as a recognised profession. A former trustee of Hourglass, she continues to campaign against adult abuse and is a sought-after public speaker on health and social care in the UK and abroad.
Miranda began her career as a registered nurse before founding and leading a healthcare provider for over 25 years. She now serves on the Integrated Care Partnership in Northamptonshire and the Youth Justice Management Board, reflecting her deep commitment to inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.
She lives in Towcester with her husband, they have four children and four grandchildren, and also cares for her elderly parents. In 2023, she was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Northamptonshire in recognition of her service.
Contact: miranda.wixon@gmail.com
Nikki Fuller’s life and work is rooted in the belief of the importance of compassionate human connection & interactions as the key significant foundation to happy, healthy people & communities.
Nikki currently works for the British Red Cross Health & Care Team part-time, as a Service Manager for the Community Health & Wellbeing Project in Torridge, North Devon.
Alongside this, Nikki spends time with her co-director developing her CIC; Compassionate Devon, established in February 2025. Its main focusses are on the support & wellbeing of people who support people, as well as building & celebrating compassion in communities.
Nikki became a member of A Better Way in early 2024 and values her membership and the time to connect with like-minded others in the spaces provided.
Nikki has worked across the system over the past 20 years in paid & voluntary roles within private, statutory and VCSE organisations, carrying out various frontline, management and system transformation roles.
Nikki continues her current voluntary role held since 2017 at her local social club for adults with learning and physical disabilities, as well as recently taking on the role as the treasurer to help ensure the continued sustainability of the club.
Nikki is driven by the empathy she has for people and communities facing difficulties. This fuels her passion and commitment to supporting systemic transformation that puts people, places & relationships at the heart.
Nikki lives in North Devon with her Husband and recently adopted Cockatiel Lenny.
The first session:
British Red Cross- Community Health & Wellbeing Worker (CHWW) Project
The CHWW programme is designed to build relationships, reduce health inequalities, and empower residents by addressing the wider determinants of health- from housing and finances to mental wellbeing and access to care.
The CHWW model, inspired by Brazil’s successful approach to community- based healthcare is already showing remarkable results across the UK.
Find out more about how the British Red Cross are bringing this model to Torridge in North Devon and beyond.
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