Publish date: 17 March 2025

Congratulations to community mental health services on gaining a place on the Lived Experience Charter as a 2025/26 applicant working toward Bronze, Silver and Gold. The service will join a range of new applicants from the NHS and commissioned services. Having Lived Experience Charter ‘status’ demonstrates quality standards, best practices and a commitment to improving the inclusive recruitment and retention practices of people with lived experience. Award status will be announced in December!