Will is executive director at Collective Voice, the alliance of charities that provide treatment and recovery services for people who have issues with alcohol or other drugs. Before this, Will was local systems lead in the Joint Combating Drugs Unit, the cross-government team set up within the civil service to design and oversee the government’s drugs strategy. Throughout his career, Will has looked at issues related to alcohol and other drugs from a range of perspectives; first as an academic researcher, then in local government as an analyst and commissioner of treatment and recovery services.

PRESENTATION

From Lived Experience to Professional: The Importance of Working Together
presented by Stephen Campbell of OHID, Will Haydock of Collective Voice, Radha Allen of B3, Tim Sampey of BoB, Woody Albrow of CGL

Drawing from extensive experience with treatment providers, lived experience groups and the civil service, this panel will explore the significance of integrating human experiences into professional settings. They will highlight some of the progressive partnership work they have been involved in and emphasise the importance of bringing together organisations with a range of perspectives and skills, breaking down barriers to collaborative working. This will be illustrated through a current project, the London Recovery Network – in which participation by delegates will be invited.

Learning objectives: At the end of this presentation, delegates will be able to:
> Discuss the significance of integrating lived experiences into professional settings
> Determine the benefits of collaborative working and breaking down barriers to partnership
> Identify key strategies for fostering progressive partnerships in various sectors
> Gain insights into the London Recovery Network project and its impact on collaborative efforts.