Involvement in Action

Involvement in Action

NIN members describe their experience of using a new Talking Mat to help more people use the Charter for Involvement. They explain how people were able to talk about how well they are getting on in their communities, and whether they are living as independently as they would like.

The theme of the Talking Mat is “taking part” and everyone had a chance to take part in the making of the film as well.

Hear our voice

Hear our Voice

Members of the National Involvement Network (NIN) talk about what NIN means to them

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Lynette talks with colleague

Lynnette speaking up

Lynnette explains what it’s like having her voice heard.

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Young person talks about future

The NIN and the future

NIN members talk about their hopes for the future of the Charter and the NIN.

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Micheal talking with co-workers

Michael involved in an organisation

Michael describes how he helps to make decisions in an organisation and how it makes him feel.

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Improving Support

Improving support for the accused person with a learning disability in police custody

Allan Speirs gives his experience of being a man with learning disabilities in a police interview.

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anyone can be a superhero

Anyone can be a superhero

Explores a young man’s experience of leaving school and moving into college.

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Talking mats stories

Talking Mats Stories

How Talking Mats and peer advocacy improve the lives of supported people and help them identify changes they want to make.

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Brian involved in the community

Brian Robertson talks about how he got involved in his community and what he thinks about it.

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Hear our voice conference

Hear Our Voice Conference

The Hear our Voice Conference was planned and led by NIN members and held to celebrate NIN's 10th anniversary

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What NIN means

What NIN means

NIN members describe what it means to them to be part of the NIN meetings.

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Charter for Involvement film

Charter film

A short animated film that brings the Charter to life for people who have trouble reading.

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Woman looks at colleague

Independence

4 NIN members explain what being independent means to them.

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woman explaining talking mats

Talking Mats Stories (clips)

Extracts from a longer NIN film where NIN members talk about using a Talking Mat to help people make changes to their support

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