Lived Experience Partners panel

Lived Experience Partners Panel 

Who are the Lived Experience Partners?
This panel is a group of people who have used speech and language therapy, either for themselves or for someone they care for. They want to share their experiences to help teach future Speech and Language Therapists. 

What does the panel do?
Members meet with University of Reading staff and students a few times each year. They help plan the course so that the views of clients and families are included.
Panel members also meet students at open days, at interviews, and in “meet the clients and carers” workshops. 

Why is the panel important?
The Health and Care Professions Council asks us to involve people with lived experience in our SLT course.
Students learn a lot from hearing what therapy is like from people who have been through it. It helps them link what they learn in class to real life.
Panel members tell us that sharing their stories makes them feel heard and gives them a chance to give something back. 

Want to join?
If you or someone you care for has had speech and language therapy and you would like to share your experience, please contact the clinic.