In this episode of Lived Experience Matters, the focus is on the Personality Disorder & Complex Needs Service User Network (PD & CN SUN). Presenter Scott (Living Experience Volunteer & SUN Group Member) is joined by co-presenter Teresa from the Patient Experience Team. We speak to Manager of the SUN Bryony and Assistant Psychologist Bibi, Lived Experience Training Facilitator Malina and several members of the SUN Group to describe the importance of this growing & innovative Group. https://eput.nhs.uk/2404 

In this episode, we will focus on the importance of peer support and the impact peers can have on our own unique & individual mental health.

We speak with 3 peer support workers who will talk about their own mental health experiences and how they can help and support others in their recovery.

If you are inspired by our speakers stories and would like to join our peer support team, email our peer support team at, [email protected] for more information.

In this episode of Lived Experience Matters, the focus is on Volunteering & the importance of Volunteers. This episode was recorded at the recent Volunteers’ Event. Presenter Mark is joined by guest contributor & fellow volunteer Scott and we speak to several volunteers about why they volunteer & more. We also chat to EPUT Head of Patient Experience Amy Poole about her perspective of Volunteering. 

This is the first episode of the Lived Experience Matters podcast series brought to you by Essex Partnership University Trust and the Lived Experience Team. 

The Interviewer, Mark Dale, who is a member of the Trusts Lived Experience Team, is leading the discussion on talking about mental health with a mix of people across the Trust, including the Trust Chair, the Director of Patient Experience, a member of the Patient Experience Team, and a member of the Lived Experience Team. 

Listen in to hear their views on why talking about mental health is so important.