Why we need to hear from more people with lived experience
Over the last twenty years, my work has introduced me to a raft of people whose lives are vastly different from my own; convicted drug dealers to abuse survivors, kids growing up in care to people affected by homelessness. I have learned a huge amount…
SMEX17 Reflections: Expert Citizens
There are some names and phrases in the charity world which, to me, just don’t feel right. ‘Stakeholders’ is the obvious one, but words that collectively describe people supported by charities such as ‘beneficiaries’, ‘patients’ and ‘clients’ also wrinkle my nose. Which is why I’m…