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The BIG Check In survey

We have set up the “Big Check In” with and led by people who draw on health and social care support, because we believe it is important to maintain an independent public record of how disabled people and those who require care and support experience accessing health and social care. It will...

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JOHN. W. O’BRIEN  Nov 1946 – June 2025

It is with deep sadness we say goodnight to the Godfather of Inclusion, John O’Brien. John has been a lead thinker, storyteller, advisor, mentor, teacher & friend to people all over the world, encouraging us all to listen & imagine better so all people could be included in life. He...

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New resources for organising inclusive and insightful events

People's lived experiences of health and social care can bring insight and ideas that have positive implications for the development of policy and practice in public services. Yet, too often, the voices of people who draw on care and support are missing from events and debates that shape the policies...

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People Power, making our voices heard

As part of the "people power" initiative being supported by the National Lottery we now have a people finder page for event organisers, publication editors, news media and others to connect with a diverse range of people who draw on long term heath and social care to live their lives....

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