Woody Albrow is national Connecting Communities lead at Change Grow Live.

He will present with Stephen Campbell of the government Office of Health Improvement & Disparities  on the lived experience aspect of treatment and the importance of the linkage between providers, partnerships and lived experience groups.

Listen to Woody Albrow on his addiction recovery story.

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.