An inspiring day exploring how to put lived experience at the ❤️ of service design. Thanks to speakers, contributors & all who joined.

Stay tuned for further reflections.

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💬 Panel underway: Experts from research, frontline services & lived experience share how we can embed diverse survivor voices authentically.

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🩺 Dr Sandi Dheensa (@bristoluni.bsky.social) - Healthcare professionals also experience domestic abuse - but face unique barriers to leaving & seeking support.

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🤝 “Anyone can experience domestic abuse, and our experience is affected by our identities” – Nikki Kelly touches on @safelives.bsky.social authentic voice principles, co-created with survivors.

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The VOICES platform, set up by @CommissionerDA, is a virtual platform for victims & survivors of domestic abuse to stay connected to policy, research and practice development.

More here: tinyurl.com/2rcn884y

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“Lived experience matters because...if you are designing services...without people who are using them, you're going to miss the mark”– Jackie Gilbank from DA Commissioner.

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Jessica Privilege from DA Commissioner sets out the role of Domestic Abuse Commissioner and current priorities.

Health has a vital role in recognising & responding to abuse, but more needs to be done.

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Now into reflections & Q&A - a space for sharing thoughts, questions and learning together on how to put lived experience at the ❤️ of domestic abuse service design.

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Loving the 🎨 live illustration capturing today’s discussions - a powerful way to see survivor voices and ideas visualised in real time.

Can't wait to see the final version!

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🛠️ Practical tips on doing involvement well from lived experience voices, on:

✔️ Being trauma-informed
✔️ Building support systems
✔️ Promoting involvement
✔️ Empowering members

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