David Ford

Promoting the voices & views of people with experience of homelessness, mental health issues, substance/alcohol misuse, offending & victims of abuse #expertlink

[David Ford @expertlinkorg]

Check out my latest article: The Power of Lived Experience: How to Maintain a Group https://t.co/OCkHILDCUs via @LinkedIn

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

Join the Youth Homelessness Decision Makers Panel!
Comic Relief are launching a funding programme focusing on youth homelessness in the UK. We are looking for people aged 18 – 25 years old!

https://t.co/XiLy0s9yu6

#coproduction #youthhomelessness

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

Homelessness Minister @FelicityBuchan told attendees that homelessness and rough sleeping remain a main priority and talked about the importance of ‘a whole government effort’.

The Government will make resources available and work with the sector to find innovative solutions.

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

Shadow Homelessness Minister @MikeAmesburyMP spoke of ‘decent homes as a basic human right’ and the 3 pillars to end the ‘injustice’ of homelessness.

➡️A cross-departmental strategy
➡️A fundamental shift to genuinely affordable homes
➡️Prevention

#EndingHomelessnessTogether

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

We will almost certainly have a general election in 2024.

Ahead of this, we are proud to say we have published our Manifesto to End Homelessness, outlining our four key ambitions of the next Govt

🧵 1/6

https://t.co/MdBCqgG5N3

[HousingFirstEngland @HF_England]

🙋‍♀️@ExpertLink2019 is looking for people with lived experience of homelessness or rough sleeping to take part in a peer research project.

📋They will support @HomelessLink's influential research on the long term impact of #HousingFirst.

More info here ⬇️
https://t.co/2IIxgHOtNF

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

The key takeaway from this month's #conversationoncoproduction was that #coproduction is not a race to the top, there is a place for all levels of involvement & participation, so long as we are transparent & honest with all those involved. Latest podcast: https://t.co/73Sdxjh6HD

[Sharon Collard @SharonBCollard]

This looks like a great new resource from @ExpertLink2019 @expertlinkorg for anyone interested in co-production 👇👇

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

Introducing Co-pro Radio - A new way to share our voices! https://t.co/uqOpT7SNPb

Learn from those on the frontline of #coproduction and hear their unique perspectives on various topics.

Sign up to join us at Conversations on Co-production here: https://t.co/Wq3ND6SzBP
#podcast

[Shine Project @_ShineProject]

Thanks to funding from @phf_uk and @LPTnhs 8 young people from @ymcaleics had an amazing three days working alongside @expertlinkorg throwing away labels, creating a purpose and becoming @ymcaleic newly formed #ExpertsByExperience Group. Watch out world because here they come!!!

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

💡 You have set up co-production processes & got a lived experience group together, but how do you keep the momentum going? What do you do to keep people coming back?

Listen here to find out: https://t.co/5vcvHgZ4bv

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

💡 Keeping up the momentum & maintaining #livedexperience group engagement.
You have set up #coproduction processes & got a lived experience group together, but how do you keep momentum going? What do you do to keep people coming back?
Come & discuss 👇
https://t.co/ApBsdPzznV

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

"From my experience on the streets and volunteering with rough sleepers, I have not met anyone who has not suffered from trauma"

Take a listen to the National Advisory Panel's #NAPChat podcast debut! #trauma & #homelessness
https://t.co/b0ZKx701PH

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

We are looking forward to meeting up with the incredible Expert Link Trustees at the Board away day tomorrow. We are super proud of our Board and the amazing work they do.🧵

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

@BBCWomansHour on exempt accommodation, featuring some of Expert Link's amazing network members💜
Also, read the new @CommonsLUHC report, which includes evidence from Expert Link consultation response, led by #livedexperience

https://t.co/3XUUuUrrL1

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

'It's an acknowledgment of humility in the organisation'

Should people with #livedexperience be on boards? 100% of those who attended conversations on co-production last week said YES! Here is what else they had to say:
https://t.co/YM7fFdL1vI

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

"I could talk to people but I could not ask for help".
Expert Link network member Andrew shares his journey of #mentalhealth and #homelessness in part 1/5 of his story: https://t.co/zjuSSb8A8d

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldHomelessDay #WorldHomelessDay2022

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

"I felt like I was down a well and people were leaning in to rescue me but I just wanted peace and for them to leave me alone".
Expert Link network member Andrew shares his journey of #mentalhealth and #homelessness part 2/5 of his story:
https://t.co/2aEakBdURI

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

Here is our message on #WorldHomelessDay2022 and how you can get involved 💜

#WorldHomelessDay

[Expert Link @ExpertLink2019]

💷£2bn to end rough sleeping. Last week the government published the new Rough Sleeping Strategy - Ending Rough Sleeping For Good.

Expert Link CEO David Ford shares his thoughts on the strategy in this video💜 @luhc @EddieHughes4WN
#roughsleeping #livedexperience #government