The Housing Agency has today published an overview of Lived Experience Roles in Ireland whereby people with first-hand experience of a topic support service users.
The report looks at where there are paid lived experience roles across Ireland, what training is available for people in these roles and examples of good governance in lived experience organisations.
The research relates to paid lived experience roles in four sectors – disability, homelessness, mental health and social inclusion.
It identifies 78 organisations with more than 430 paid lived experience staff around the country, most of whom work in mental health or social inclusion. A range of training is provided to staff.
The research identifies policies and practices from lived experience organisations, including ensuring adequate organisational preparation before onboarding lived experience staff, prioritising the psychological safety of staff and involving lived experience throughout an organisation’s management.
Read the report here