“Good Support Isn’t Just About

'Coaches' work with a local system to facilitate an evidence-informed change and embed lessons in national policy and practice. [...] 2022-23 – Asset-based approaches 2023-24 – Integrated health and social care teams, wellbeing of PAs, managing waiting lists Facilitators lead more bottom-up, evidence-informed change in a local service. [...] 2022-23 – Recruitment and retention 2023-24 – Lessons from COVID-19, hospital discharge“Good support isn’t just about ‘services’ – it’s about having a life.” “Good support isn’t just about ‘services’ – it’s about having a life.” Co-production Advisory Group The Co-production Advisory Group was set up in May 2022 and our work is supported by the Lived Experience Engagement Lead. [...] Each member has direct experience of drawing on care and support or as a carer. [...] To support their work the group has developed a Charter. [...] The panel was involved in early plans during the co-design phase of IMPACT.“Good support isn’t just about ‘services’ – it’s about having a life.” “Good support isn’t just about ‘services’ – it’s about having a life.”“Good support isn’t just about ‘services’ – it’s about having a life.” Deena Nimick Person with life-long experience as a physically disabled Wife Mum Daug [...] • The Group is proactively working to ensure that all activities are as inclusive and accessible as possible.“Good support isn’t just about ‘services’ – it’s about having a life.” How does IMPACT and it’s CpAG make this happen? [...] • involves people who draw on care and support and carers from the start • values and rewards everyone who takes part, which includes paying members for their time • ensures there are resources to cover costs • it makes sure that everyone can communicate with each other • ensures members have the information, support and resources they need to be a meaningful part of any co-production and decis [...] • I’m sure many of you will be familiar with the term “Nothing about us without us”? • It has always been my philosophy in life (as it makes sense) – but I love the way the term sums it up!“Good support isn’t just about ‘services’ – it’s about having a life.” What have I been up to as a CpAG member? [...] • It has invested and created accessible systems and spaces • Provided support for people with lived experience (academics and non- academics LIKE ME) to be involved in meaningful discussions and the co- designing of innovative projects • Empowered it’s CpAG members through • introductions to others with expert knowledge • “joining the dots” – building networks • providing relevant and acc