Co-production We encourage people to shape their care and work together to achieve results. Some examples include: • co-chairing service user meetings • co-delivering training for peers and colleagues • co-working with the Marketing Team to make recruitment videos • co-producing policies and documents.
How ambassadors collaborated on Sheffield Hallam University’s Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work course During several workshops, the group shared their thoughts on the skills, knowledge, and values they want Nurses to have, along with advice for students. The workshops focused on two main questions: “See me as a person, not just my label.”
1. What qualities should future health and social care professionals have?
“Don’t judge me based on my diagnosis.”
2. What should we teach to ensure they develop these qualities?
“Avoid jargon and explain things clearly.”
“Give us time to respond; sometimes it takes a while to process information.”
The group worked on how these ideas could be included in the curriculum, focusing on teaching around person-centred care and communication skills. Their insight was incorporated into the new curriculum for 2024.
“Students shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions. We’re real people with real experiences; just be patient.”
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