Expert Link is working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to facilitate a new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Lived Experience Forum. The Forum will bring together a wide pool of...
Supported Housing: What Good Looks Like
Supported Housing: What Good Looks Like is a practical guide for residents, co-produced with people who have lived experience of supported housing through the National Expert Influencing Forum (NEIF) and...
Listening to Real Experiences: Understanding Access to Local Welfare Assistance Schemes
We’ve just published a new peer-led research report on people’s experiences of accessing Local Welfare Assistance Schemes (including Discretionary Housing Payments and other council-run crisis support). The research was co-produced...
If It’s Done Right, It Changes Everything
Supported Housing blog series! 🏡 These blogs are written by people who’ve experienced supported housing, offering real insight into how services can be shaped for the better. It’s about celebrating...
Rethinking Christmas Campaigns: A Call for Transparency and Long-Term Solutions in Homelessness Advocacy
The season of giving is upon us, and with it comes the familiar flurry of charity Christmas campaigns. Traditionally, these campaigns have depicted the stereotypical image of a dishevelled person on a park bench...
Conversations on Co-production Episode 013: Employing Lived Experience
Uncover the benefits and challenges of integrating lived experience into the workplace in the latest episode of Co-pro Radio!
Co-Production: Tools, Challenges & Success Stories
In this blog post created from October's Conversation on Co-production, we delve into the different types of co-production tools available, their importance, and how they can help achieve shared objectives.
5 Top Tips for Balancing Power in Co-production
In this month's Conversation on Co-production, the group discussed the importance of addressing power imbalances in co-production by promoting transparency, training, open communication, and bravery in challenging established norms. Find out how you can balance power in co-production here!
Conversations on Co-production Podcast Episode 011: How can we improve communication?
How can we can improve communication between co-production parties? The group discussed ideas such as active listening and empathy, clear goal definition and progress updates and conflict resolution mechanisms. Listen to more here!
The Power of Co-Production: Unlocking Unexpected Benefits for Participants
While the primary goal of co-production is often to create more effective and tailored solutions, the process also offers participants unforeseen advantages that can significantly enrich their lives. Here are 5 discussed at our latest Conversation on Co-production...