Service user involvement and co-production aren’t new concepts, they have been around since the 1980s.

They help us to ensure that when we’re planning, designing and producing services, it is always done with those who have experience of the service. This experience and knowledge is valued and equitable, with voices heard through various forums.

At Oxleas, we invite people to join us via our Involvement Register, to assist in our recruitment and selection process for new staff joining us. These volunteers also help to co-facilitate and design workshops, co-produce training sessions and represent the service user and carer voice on programme boards and at steering groups.

We ensure that you receive the right training and resources in order to fulfil this role. If you would like to find out more about how you can be ‘involved’, please email oxl-tr.involved@nhs.net