Michael Turner

From outset to outcome: what people think of the social care services they use

2003

This report collects the overall findings of Shaping Our Lives' early development projects, carried out in conjunction with the Black User Group, Ethnic Disabled Group Emerged (EDGE), Footprints, Waltham Forest Black Mental Health Service User Group, and Service Users' Action Forum.

Michael Turner, Phil Brough, R.B. Williams-Findlay

Our Voice in Our Future: Service users debate the future of the welfare state

2003

This report describes the implementation and results of the Our Voice in Our Future project, set up in 1999 to identify key issues for service users in the future of welfare, rights and entitlement in social care and disability.

Peter Beresford

It’s Our Lives: A short theory of knowledge, distance and experience

2003

This book advocates for supporting peoples' empowerment in our 'knowledge society' through user involvement in research and through the valuing of the first-hand knowledge and experience they bring to the table.