Inpatient Co-produced EDI project shortlisted for Lived Experience Awards

The National Lived Experience Awards 2025 celebrate the achievements and success stories of people accessing mental health, learning disability and autism services nationwide. Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to share that a project co-produced within our Forensic Division was shortlisted for the Celebrating Diversity Award.

The patient-led project, aptly named ‘EDI – Where Are You?’ has revolutionised Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within a male medium secure mental health service. It was initiated by a patient living within the inpatient unit. He identified a gap in accessible EDI information and this project demonstrated true co-production by placing him as the chair of a dedicated task force.

The group that was set up included patients and staff and through collaboration has developed multiple resources to improve awareness and understanding. The group’s efforts have made a real difference to the service and include easy-read surveys, informative cards, a calendar of cultural events, an animated film and an art competition to create a new EDI logo. This collaboration has fostered a more inclusive, informed and equitable environment for everyone.

Congratulations to this team of patients and staff who have deservedly been shortlisted for this award!