Resource content
A research report providing evidence-based recommendations on involving people with lived experience in health and social care policy. Based on literature review, workshops with people with lived experience and interviews with policymakers.
To get the most from this resource
For Different Organisation Sises:
Small Organisations (under 50 staff): Focus on recommendations in Table 4 (pages 47-48). Start with “meaningful levels of engagement” and “clear expectations.” Use simplified engagement methods from case studies.
Medium Organisations (50-250 staff): Implement full best practice table systematically. Use workshop findings to guide policy development.
Large Organisations (250+ staff): Apply comprehensive approach including all research methodology elements. Develop formal lived experience engagement strategies.
Sector Adaptation:
Education: Focus on student and parent engagement elements
Local Government: Emphasise community consultation aspects
Private Sector: Adapt public sector engagement approaches for customer/employee consultation
Implementation Timeline: Suggest 6-month pilot using report recommendations, followed by evaluation and scaling.