Promoting Wellbeing and Recovery in Dorset through lived experience expertise.
Who we are
We are a values-based charity influencing social change and advocating for social justice in Dorset and beyond. We aim to increase understanding of mental health, wellbeing and Recovery, challenging prejudice around people’s experiences of mental distress and trauma, through our own lived experience expertise, education and co-production.
What we do
We utilise our collective lived experience expertise to influence and shape local services and increase understanding. We work alongside others, creating space for individuals, organisations and communities to identify and build on their strengths and resources to bring about lasting change.
What we do
We utilise our collective lived experience expertise to influence and shape local services and increase understanding. We work alongside others, creating space for individuals, organisations and communities to identify and build on their strengths and resources to bring about lasting change.
What you can do
We think this is a critical time for understanding mental health. Together we can make change happen and shape a new future for people, based on people’s experiences.
Your Voice
The Forum is built on the experiences, life learning and journeys of people across Dorset. By sharing our stories we can make sense of our experiences and support others.
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Our Impact
We aim to make a difference and positively impact the lives of as many people and communities as possible. During 2022 there were:
hours of Lived Experience expertise provided
interactions via digital / social media
attendances at Sports and Social activities
Our Projects
Our Projects aim to increase understanding of mental health and to support and enable people to live the lives they wish to live.
Recovery Education
Crisis Support
Advocacy
