FAQs
- Consultation = “We’ve designed something — what do you think?”
- Engagement = “Help us explore ideas, but we’ll decide.”
- Co‑production = “Let’s design this together, share power, and make decisions jointly.”
- It improves services by including real lived experience.
- It builds trust and stronger relationships.
- It supports better outcomes because solutions are grounded in reality.
- It can lead to more efficient, sustainable improvements.
- People with lived experience (service users, families, carers)
- Practitioners and frontline staff
- Managers and strategic leaders
- Community partners or voluntary sector groups
How is co‑production different from consultation or engagement?
Why is co‑production important?
Who should be involved in co‑production?
A mix of:
The key is diversity and equality of voice.