We're a user-led non-profit, working to ensure everyone can have a say in the services they use. #InclusiveInvolvementMatters #LivedExperience

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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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Thinking of joining our team? Deadline extended! We have extended the dealdine for the Head of Operations role - send your applications by 23:59 on Tuesday 21st July 2026! You can find all the details about the role on our website: lnkd.in/ec883KaA
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Thinking of joining our team? Applications close at midnight! We are recruiting for two roles – Head of Operations and Communications and Marketing Officer. More details on our website: shapingourlives.org.uk/join-…
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Thinking of joining our team? One week left to apply! We are recruiting for the two roles – Head of Operations and Communications and Marketing Officer. More details on our website: shapingourlives.org.uk/join-…
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Are you looking for the flexibility of a home-based role in a dynamic organisation bringing about positive social change? We are recruiting for the two roles – Head of Operations & Communications and Marketing Officer. More details on our website: shapingourlives.org.uk/join-…
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Shaping Our Lives retweeted
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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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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Shaping Our Lives retweeted
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.
⚠️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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Shaping Our Lives retweeted
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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Shaping Our Lives retweeted
for a different way of thinking about our mental wellbeing check this out
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RT @ChloeSApter: @ButWhoEls @Solnetwork1 has an involvement opportunities board & an involvement jobs board for roles in this kind of area…
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