Welcome to LEAD
Lived
Experience
Advisory
Directory
Leading the way forward with advocacy & advisory support for the Lived Experience workforce and organisations.
Why Choose Us
Member benefits
Take the first steps with us in our journey in supporting people with Lived Experience at work.
Join our platform as a member and get connected with jobs, research, forums and our lived experience library.
Members fees will support the LEAD website platform, and the development of the first Lived Experience workforce advocacy and support services
Join us for free, or pay what you can.
Who We Are
We are Lived Experience Leaders
The Lived Experience Advisory Directory is a community of people from all corners of the Lived Experience Workforce looking to improve access to support, opportunities, learning and resources.
Our Community Values
Integrity
We are proud to be part of a community that aims to do the right thing, for the right reasons.
Future focused
Informed by the past, grounded In the present but always future focused.
Empowerment
We support out community to find their path, celebrating our unique contributions.
Belonging
Community and connection are how we strengthen the Lived and Living Experience movement
Compassionate
We have it for ourselves, those we work alongside and in our approach to leading.
Build your own community of Lived Experience Leaders
Increase your network of support by connecting with others working informed by Lived Experience. Designated Lived Experience roles raise expectations of what is possible for people who have lived experience and significantly contribute to reducing discrimination and prejudicial attitudes
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Lead your own way forward
Connect with other LEAD members of our community forums, the place to connect with others, spark meaningful conversations and gain mutual support from other members. Connection with people that just get it can make all the difference!
Opportunity when you most need it
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Membership
LEAD supports the Lived Experience workforce by sharing valuable insights into areas of best practice and peer connections to those working across the globe in meaningful and innovative areas of work
The Lived Experience library
Lived Experience Research
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LEAD Lived Experience Advisory Directory
- PRICE PER MONTH (£10)
- DIRECTORY ACCESS (Full service listing)
- MEMBERS FORUM (Included)
- SUPPORT (24/7)
- JOBS BOARD & RESEARCH (Ad sharing and access)
- LEARNING PROGRAMMES (Open access to all courses*)
- (Open access to all Micro-Credentials)
LEAD MEMBER
Membership for organizations, peer workers, lived experience leaders, grass-roots groups, volunteers, researchers, and anyone with investment in the lived experience workforce.
- Directory access
- Lived experience research
- Members forums
- Jobs in UK, US, AUZ and NZ
- The lived experience library
- Be part of the development of lived experience workforce advisory and support services
LIVED EXPERIENCE SERVICE PROVIDER
LEAD Lived Experience Advisory Directory
- PRICE PER MONTH (£5)
- DIRECTORY ACCESS (List your skills or services and add a website link)
- MEMBERS FORUM (Included)
- SUPPORT (24/7)
- JOBS BOARD & RESEARCH (We share your ad!)
- LEARNING PROGRAMMES (Some)