Our co-produced lived experience payment policy

At ADASS, we know that people with lived experience, and their families, bring knowledge, insight, and wisdom that is vital to shaping better social care services. Your voices and expertise help us do things better, and we value the time, energy, and knowledge you share.

We are committed to co-production and to promoting diversity and inclusion in everything we do. That means working in genuine partnership with a wide range of people and recognising that your contribution is just as important as professional expertise.
To support this, we have co-produced a new expenses and rewards policy. Our aim is simple – to value your time and skills fairly, keep the process straightforward and respectful, and make the best use of our resources while ensuring no one is out of pocket for sharing their expertise.

Please note that this policy applies only to work undertaken directly with ADASS. Each council will have its own policy tailored to local needs, including facilitating community co-production with large groups of residents to design local services.