When we involve people with lived and living experience in anything we do from designing leaflets, to improving conditions on a ward or making decisions about how care is given, this is co-production.
Everyone’s voice matters. We welcome all kinds of experiences and perspectives. By sharing yours, you’ll help make our services fairer, inclusive, and right for everyone.
We actively engage with people with lived and living experience, so that we can develop services, build and strengthen communities, and make positive change.
What our participation partners are saying…
“It is very rewarding knowing I’m making a difference within the mental health system. It is a great organisation to be a part of and I have made good friends whilst attending events and it is a lovely group of people to work with.”
“Being involved has also increased my self confidence to be involved in the meetings and to feel validated.”
Opportunities for involvement - what
- Interviewing new staff
- Joining our monthly co-production working group meetings to help shape the direction of our work
- Developing and co-designing our training materials
- Sharing our patient experience plan
- Improving patient care and the environment in our wards
Who can be involved
Everyone can be involved!
All people who are using or have used our services including carers, families and friends. Livewell Southwest staff and staff from other organisations are also an important piece to the co-production puzzle
Benefits of co-production
- Lots of training opportunities
- Improved confidence
- Enhance your CV
- Meet new people
Reimbursement
As we value your time and commitment, we will always pay you back for any out-of-pocket expenses for your involvement with us e.g. bus fare. For some types of involvement, we can also pay for your time and will let you know about this before you get involved.
Share your voice - get in touch today
If you are interested in getting involved, please complete this contact form.
Once you have completed the contact form you can expect to be contacted by one of our team who will arrange an informal meeting with you to discuss next steps.