A checklist and guide to use when research is being conducted with people who have lived or living experience of mental illness or ill health. The resources have been designed to support safe and empowering lived experience partnerships in research. 

Checklist for researchers: designed to help researchers without lived experience be mindful of the considerations when engaging people with lived and living experience in participatory research and/or co-design processes. It is tailored for researchers who do not have lived experience who wish to collaborate effectively and safely with those who do. The checklist provides essential guidelines for ensuring respectful and productive partnerships.

Guide for people with lived and living experience: to help them feel ready and supported when engaging in co-design or participatory research. It aims to build confidence and provide clarity on roles, expectations and ways to protect emotional safety. It covers key aspects of effective collaboration, including preparing for the co-design process, navigating power dynamics, protecting emotional and psychological safety, and contributing to a positive co-design experience.