LENP UK
Advice & Guidance
Practical guides, templates, and real-world examples to help you build and run lived experience networks in your community.
Lived Experience Networks
What lived experience networks are, why they matter, and how to set one up in your area. Includes practical steps and real examples.
Read the guideCo-production
How to meaningfully involve people with lived experience in designing and improving recovery services. Principles, methods, and templates.
Read the guideRunning Local Groups
Practical guidance on setting up and sustaining local recovery support groups. Covers facilitation, safeguarding, funding, and sustainability.
Read the guideNot sure where to start?
If you are thinking about setting up a lived experience network or peer support group in your area, start with the Lived Experience Networks guide. It covers the basics and links to the other guides when you need them.
If you already have a network and want to involve people more meaningfully, head to the Co-production guide. If you have a group that needs structure and support, try Running Local Groups.
In each guide you will find
- Clear, step-by-step guidance written in plain language
- Downloadable templates and checklists
- Real-world examples from communities across the UK
- Links to further reading and national frameworks
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