Our Voice Making It Real Forum
The Making It Real Forum brings together people and carers with lived experience of adult social care and senior leaders from the Adult Social Care department. It was developed by the Our Voice strategic coproduction group.
The forum meets regularly, creating a space where people can share their experiences, views and ideas and work alongside staff to improve services.
What is the forum for?
The forum helps to sense check how well adult social care is working in Nottinghamshire. It supports the implementation of the Adult Social Care Local Plan by helping to make sure people’s voices are heard and used to improve adult social care.
As a member of Our Voice, which is committed to the development of coproduction within all aspects of the work of Adult social care, the forum offers a platform for the equal partnership between those with lived experience and those who formulate policy and practice.
Marion, Making It Real Forum
Being part of the forum is extremely empowering and provides an excellent insight into how the department works as a whole, providing me with real opportunities to shape and change policies and practice for the best.
Dean, Making It Real Forum.
Anybody who draws on Adult Social Care or is an unpaid carer for someone who does, is welcome to join in; so please contact us if you are interested in getting involved.
Upcoming dates for the Making it Real Forum:
- Wednesday 4 November 2026
