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Expert Link Consultancy and Training Services - Decision-Makers, Funders, and Policymakers

Welcome

At Expert Link, we recognise the critical role that decision-makers, funders, and policymakers play in shaping policies and programmes that directly impact communities. Our services are designed to help you build inclusive, transparent processes for engaging people with lived experience, ensuring that their voices are heard and integrated into decision-making. We offer tailored consultancy services to support your efforts in establishing collaborative, meaningful engagement that drives positive change.

Safeguarding Notice: Expert Link promotes appropriate safeguarding measures across all our services to ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone involved.

Setting Up a Lived Experience Group or Forum

Setting up a group that works with decision-makers to influence change.

  • Key Highlights:
    • Project Design: Assist in designing a project or programme that ensures lived experience is central to the process.
    • Group Setup: Assistance with recruiting, specialist training for members, defining the group’s purpose, and creating initial plans.
    • Consultation and Co-production: Facilitate engagement sessions to gather and integrate lived experience feedback into policy and programmes.
    • Impact Measurement: Help with measuring the impact of lived experience engagement on project outcomes and policy development.
  • Ideal For:
    • Policymakers, funders, and organisations seeking to build meaningful, collaborative relationships with people with lived experience.
    • Groups or communities looking to influence decision-making and policy through structured, ongoing engagement with decision-makers.
    • Decision-makers who want to establish inclusive, transparent processes for involving lived experience in policy development and decision-making.
  • Cost: £12,000 - £24,000 depending on project
  • Early Bird Discount: 20% off if booked and paid before April
  • Duration: 6 months and over
  • Number of participants: N/A (Project based, no fixed number)

Lived Experience Engagement Exercise

Getting lived experience voices into a project or policy programme.

  • Key Highlights:
    • One-off Engagement Session: Recruit and facilitate an engagement session to gather lived experience feedback into policy or programmes.
    • Engagement Report: Impactful report highlighting key points and recommendations driven by the voices of people with lived experience.
  • Ideal For:
    • Funders or policymakers seeking to gather lived experience intelligence in the design and implementation of policies or programmes.
  • Cost: £2,500
  • Early Bird Discount: 20% off if booked and paid before April, now £1,999
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Number of participants: N/A

Why Choose Us?

• Inclusive Consultancy: Support for integrating lived experience into decision-making.

• Lasting Engagement: Flexible options to embed voices throughout policy and programmes.

• Specialist Expertise: Guidance from professionals in co-production and engagement.

How We Support You: Our Simple Process

At Expert Link, we believe in making the process simple and transparent. Whether you're looking for consultancy or training, here's how we work together to help you achieve your goals:

1. Get in Touch: Share your vision, needs, and goals with us. Whether you're looking for a specific service or need general advice, we're here to listen and understand.

2. Tailored Service Design: Once we understand your needs, we’ll craft a bespoke service designed specifically for you. Our services are flexible, allowing us to tailor the content and approach.

3. Implementation & Support: We don’t just deliver the service – we ensure that it’s effectively implemented and supported throughout. We’ll be by your side to guide, adjust, and ensure success.

4. Continued Partnership: We stay in touch, offering support to sustain impact, measure outcomes, and keep momentum going.

 

Get in Touch:

For more information, or to book a service, contact us using the form above or reach out via email: info@expertlink.org.uk