
Welcome to Episode 3 of the 2024 BIGSPD Podcast! This episode features Mel Ball, Director for Lived Experience at the Midlands Partnership NHS University Foundation Trust.
Join host Andre as he delves into Mel's journey and reflections on leading lived experience practice in a large NHS Trust. Mel shares insights on bringing experiential perspectives to decision-making, fostering cultural change, and the importance of community and creativity in leadership. Discover the moral of Mel's keynote talk titled 'The Wind and the Sun: A Fable of Lived Experience Leadership,' and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and successes in establishing lived experience roles within the NHS.
Don't forget to tune in for more perspectives in upcoming episodes and look out for the BIGSPD Conference in Belfast!
00:00 Introduction to the BIGSPD Podcast
01:18 Meet Mel Ball: Director for Lived Experience
04:00 The Journey of Lived Experience Leadership
07:09 Roles and Responsibilities in the NHS
09:41 Challenges and Reflections
12:51 Future of Lived Experience in the NHS
16:51 Advice for Aspiring Leaders
20:17 Conclusion and Upcoming Events