Experts by Experience
Whether you are a community group wishing to enlighten our future health care professionals or a University Lecturer wanting to enrich your student’s learning, Experts by Experience can help you reach your goals. The scheme is a great opportunity for students to gain knowledge from world-wise members of community groups, who have a wealth of experience at the coal face of health and social care. Rita from ACCA (pictured with our Project Support Officer, Viv), is one of many valued community experts who have taken part, talking to over 80 Nursing students per session.
How we can help you?
If you’re a community group:
We’re always looking to add to our growing list of experts wanting to reach students in the health and social care sector. Whatever your background or area of expertise please contact us if you would like discuss being added to the list.
If you’re a university of derby lecturer
Community experts can really enhance the learning experience for your students:
"Having access to a range of Experts by Experience who come from a wide array of different backgrounds and who have a wealth of knowledge to share has been a fantastic opportunity for our mental health nursing students and has greatly enriched the programme."
- Victoria Sweetmore - Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing