Nothing About You, Without You
Help shape services for children and young people
We want children, young people, parents and carers to help us to help us improve services by sharing their views, experiences and ideas
What is Co-Production?
Co-production means working together to make services better. We do this by listening to young people, parents and carers and valuing their ideas, experiences and feedback and using them to help shape services.
Meet Kemi
Hi, my name is Kemi. I’m the Lived Experience Lead at North Kent Mind and I run Meeting Minds.
My role is to listen to young people, parents and carers and help make services better.
If you sign up, I’ll be the person who contacts you to tell you more and answer any questions.
Why get involved?
Share your views and ideas
Help improve services for young people
Make a difference for others
What is Meeting Minds?
Meeting Minds is a group for young people, parents and carers who want to share their views and help improve services.
It’s a chance to have your say, talk about what matters, and help shape support for others.
You can choose to find out more or register your interest in joining.
Who Can Join?
Meeting Minds is open to a wide range of people who have experience of poor mental health or emotional wellbeing, and who want to help shape local services.
We’re especially keen to hear from diverse voices, so that services reflect the experiences of all children, young people and families in our community.
We recognise that barriers such as travel costs can make it harder for some people to get involved. Meeting Minds Champions will receive compensation for their time, and travel expenses can be reimbursed up to £10 where needed.
Young Person
aged 11-18 or up to 25 for SEND or care leavers with experience of emotional wellbeing or mental health difficulties
Parent or Carer
A parent or carer of a child or young person with emotional wellbeing or mental health needs
Lived Experience
Someone with lived experience of mental health or emotional wellbeing challenges
Child Support
Someone that supports a young child or young person with their wellbeing
Passionate People
aged 11-18 or up to 25 for SEND or care leavers with experience of emotional wellbeing or mental health difficulties
You do not need to have used MTA services to get involved.
We welcome people from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented or marginalised communities. Meeting Minds is an open, inclusive and non-judgemental space where all experiences are valued.
What You Will Do?
As a member of Meeting Minds, you can get involved in a range of activities depending on your interests and availability.
You might:
- Share your experiences in group discussions
- Help shape new ideas for services and support
- Give feedback on what is working well and what can be improved
- Take part in workshops, surveys or creative projects
- Help review resources, websites or communications
You can choose how much or how little you take part.
Tell us You’re interested
Fill in the form below if you would like to find out more or get involved in Meeting Minds.
A member of the team will get back to you using the details you provide.
What happens next?
Once you send us your details, someone from the team will contact you to tell you more about Meeting Minds and how you can get involved.
1. You send us your details
2. We'll contact you to tell you more
3. You choose how to get involved
Your Privacy
We will keep your information safe; we will only use your details to contact you about Meeting Minds and related opportunities. We will not share your information with anyone else without your permission