Facilitator Training – Expert Link

Do you want to gain the confidence to take part or lead important discussions?

Across the country, the voice of people experiencing multiple disadvantages is not routinely included where decisions are made that affect our lives.

Our one day facilitator training course aims to change that. Designed for anyone who wants to be involved or facilitate key meetings where all stakeholders attend, this course will help you to:

Recognise the types of groups and people that attend.
Understand what you will need to do before, during and after a meeting.
Learn how to manage yourself and the group dynamic.

This is a real hands on opportunity for you to develop your skills and grow in a safe environment so that you will have the confidence to make a difference.

We especially welcome people with lived experience of multiple disadvantage, who are keen to use their skills to bring about positive social change.

About Expert Link

Expert Link is a peer led organisation championing the voice of people with lived experience of multiple disadvantages, including homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, offending and domestic violence and abuse. We advocate for a world where people with lived experience of multiple disadvantages are treated as equal partners in decisions made about our lives.

We have a national network of people with lived experience of multiple disadvantages, using their wisdom to influence local and national policy. Our network is diverse, brought together by a programme of strengths-based training which supports people with lived experience to be involved in service development and influencing national policy change.

About your trainer

David has experienced childhood trauma, substance addiction, mental illness and homelessness, as well as having been on active service while a member of the armed forces.

He is the founder and CEO of Expert Link. He has over ten years’ experience in coproduction - working at individual, community, organisational, local and national government levels.

He has trained hundreds of people in the art of co-production, including individuals accessing services, frontline workers, middle management, members of senior leadership teams, commissioners, local authority leads and national Government officials.

David has developed numerous groups around the country, is a member of several panels and committees, including the Governments Rough Sleeper Advisory Panel and has been recognised internationally for the work he does.