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The Trust Gap: Why Expert by Experience Programs Often Fall Short
There's a peculiar disconnect in healthcare systems today, particularly within the NHS. On paper, the commitment to involving Experts by...
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Feb 163 min read


The failing Mental Health System- How is Expert By Experience involvement part of the solution?
The mental health system is on its knees, vulnerable patients are experiencing abhorrent abuse in the very places that are meant to...
ollie
Feb 153 min read
Professional Anxiety around Experts by Experience- Breaking the barriers
As we delve into our work at Ollies Random Acts of Kindness CIC, we've uncovered a complex dynamic within mental health services that...
ollie
Jan 314 min read


Album Review - Rory - Restoration
"RESTORATION is my testimony of how I turned my shit show of a life around. It feels like the first hopeful record I’ve ever written" -...
ollie
Jan 312 min read
Understanding Melatonin, Sleep, and Neurodivergence: A Personal Perspective
Sleep is a complex biological process that affects every aspect of our lives, yet for many neurodivergent individuals, particularly those...
ollie
Dec 29, 20243 min read
When Healing Hurts: My Experience with Restraints in Mental Health Care
*Trigger Warning: This post discusses medical restraints and mental health hospitalization* *Disclaimer: This is a personal account and...
ollie
Nov 30, 20246 min read
The Power of Experts by Experience: My Personal Journey
My first encounter with an expert by experience was a moment I'll never forget. A lady came to speak about her personal experiences,...
ollie
Nov 30, 20245 min read
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