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No one else can tell your story for you. Your voice matters – sharing your lived experience can make services better, and research more inclusive. Watch our video and find out more. #MyVoiceMatters #Inclusion #Involvement
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We proudly present our #VXLabs Consultation report with findings and recommendations following our consultation with #disabled, #Deaf and #Neurodivergent artists and partners across #England! Read and share: vitalxposure.co.uk/vxlabs/#c… #Access #Theatre #Intersectionality #Research
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NEW BLOG: What’s needed to strengthen research-practice collaboration in social care?🤝 @HannahKendrick6, @AnnetteBoaz @JulietteMalley outline approaches to research engagement how these can be strengthened in #SocialCare. READ NOW:👉lse.ac.uk/cpec/news/research… @Solnetwork1
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NSUN has today published a new report exploring experiences of menstruation within psychiatric inpatient settings by survivor researcher @hatporter. Scroll for a summary of the report and its findings 🧵 nsun.org.uk/resource/menstru…
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Accessibility means more than step-free access. Find out more in our blog: buff.ly/43Q1CSu #inclusion #involvement #accessibility
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Want to make sure your events are accessible and inclusive? Check out our blog for tips: buff.ly/4aKlzMT #accessibility #inclusion

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Timing is everything - when it comes to accessibility. How? Find out on our blog: buff.ly/3YXOmZz #accessibility #involvement #inclusion
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What are the benefits of sharing your lived experience? Find them on our blog! buff.ly/4aryeEK #involvement #LivedExperience
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In our latest blog the team behind the “Amar Bari Amar Jibon” (My Home, My Life) research study @AmarBariUK, @OpenUniversity and @manik_gopinath, share insights and reflections on how to do effective #coproduction in a multicultural context. coproductioncollective.co.uk…
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An unstaffed station, is an inaccessible station. We must not let de-staffing happen, they’re coming back for schedule 17 on the railway which will only end in scenarios like this being commonplace & accessibility will be long gone.
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⚠️Mill Hill East station Step-free access is not available due to unavailability of station staff. ➡ To re-plan journey: tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey
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Your lived experience is valuable - would you like to use it to make services better and research more inclusive? Find out how: buff.ly/3EhlZwP #MyVoiceMatters #LivedExperience #Involvement
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“Being involved in this project has given me a purpose beyond my caring responsibilities.” Read this blog from Jude, Karen & Lindsey about their project to improve experiences of care through diversifying lived experience representation: sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/… @ARC_NWL
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Lyla is conducting a study on wellbeing and burnout among disability activists. She is interested in your views if you are a disability activist working or volunteering in disability rights or disability justice in England. You can access the survey here: lse.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…

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While much has been gained in the "lived experience movement", there are still people who are neither able or willing to participate, largely due to issues of access and power. @cbuckler_ explores the complexities of claiming community in their new report:nsun.org.uk/resource/explori…
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Looking for a new job working with people with lived experience? Check out these #involvement co-production #jobs inc roles with: @TurningPointUK @RoyalFreeNHS @unibirmingham @BritishRedCross @IslingtonBC @CBFnd and more! Find your new job today: buff.ly/3D7YLHT
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for a different way of thinking about our mental wellbeing check this out
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@Solnetwork1 has an involvement opportunities board & an involvement jobs board for roles in this kind of area - both are great! shapingourlives.org.uk/invol… shapingourlives.org.uk/invol…
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Are you looking to involve patients and the public in your research but aren’t sure how to start? Take a look at the resources that could help you get started: learningforinvolvement.org.u…
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This next session at #SocialWorkWeek2024 will be led by the international network PowerUs and discuss how we can meet the global aims for social work. With @OpenUniversity @lunduniversity @uniofeastanglia @TISSpeak and @Solnetwork1 ow.ly/GYre50QVOcG
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Does using digital technology create barriers for Disabled people accessing #SocialWork services? Disabled people led this research and co-produced some guides, including an Easy Read version. Read more: buff.ly/39uD89j #SocialWorkWeek2024 #DisabilityTwitter @BASW_UK
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