Since its inception in 2018, The lived Experience Collective has gained traction and momentum, helping hundreds of individuals in Gt Yarmouth.
Our timeline
As a snapshot of our work we contributed to 4 strategic consultations in Norfolk, working with the No Homelessness in Norfolk Forum, the Police and Crime Commissioners Office, we worked alongside the Great Yarmouth Homeless Alliance and formed part of research work conducted by the University of East Anglia.
We delivered 4 human library sessions, gave 6 co-production presentations to 1 research funder, 3 specialist support services, 2 not for profit Trustee groups. Contributed to quarterly held Great Yarmouth Homeless Alliance meetings and represented the Lived Experience Collective at 2 World Homeless Day Events.
4 Strategic Consultations
6 Co-Production Presentations
4 Human Library Sessions
2 World Homeless Day Events
2021
Conducted interviews for the Great Yarmouth Homeless Alliance
April 2023
Human Library Session at Market Gates
May 2023
We talked to Norfolk Homeless Solutions Forum
July 2023
Presentation of the project at World Homeless Day event
July 2023
Presentation to The Lloyds Foundation
November 2023
Presentation to staff at Herring House Trust
November 2023
Teams meeting with Norfolk Strategic Housing
December 2023
Presentation to the RISE Team
December 2023
Presentation of the project to Trustees and other organisations
January 2024
Development of Participatory focus groups
February 2024
Group support and Data capture, focus groups
March 2024
Design session at Library with The Homeless Alliance
April 2024
Food Hygiene Refresher Training
May 2024
Human Library Session at Market Gates and Drill Hall
June 2024
Brightpurpose workshop at the Herring Centre, Building our evaluation toolkit
July 2024
First group held for Critical moments Consultation
August 2024
Training on Peer mentoring Safeguarding and Lone working
September 2024
Vision of the future meeting, ‘Untitled’ book launch and other items
October 2024
Training events for volunteers and staff
November 2024
Update of policies and procedures
December 2024
Further training and policy updates
January 2025
Consultation on
Help Change Future of NHS. 10 year plan
January 2025
Creation of our brand The Lived Experience Collective