We help to connect people across the region, so people can learn from what others are doing.
We link members to good practice locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
We produce updates, reports and resources that are free to members.
Support to think and work in a rights-focused way.
We connect members to people with a learning disability, autistic people and families in their area and help develop good partnership working.
Sharing the outcomes of members’ work to raise their profile.
Strengthening local capacity by working with local people-led organisations to help them stay strong.
Sharing local knowledge and connections.
Priority Themes
Our work with members is organised around four key themes:
1. Creating Inclusive Communities Supporting people to be full citizens with choice, control, and opportunities and be a part of their neighbourhoods.
2. Supporting People and Families to Stay Strong and Speak Up Building resilience, leadership, and self-advocacy across communities.
3. Connecting People Together Strengthening networks between people, family carers, services, and communities.
4. Keeping People Informed Providing accessible, timely information and learning opportunities that help people exercise their rights and make informed decisions.
We review and refresh these themes regularly, based on feedback from people, family carers, and our member areas.
Meaningful Co-Production – needs more than just a seat at the table
This means creating the right conditions:
• Providing clear information in accessible formats
• Offering support before, during, and after meetings
• Being flexible around people’s needs, including communication, travel, and caring responsibilities
Valuing people’s time and expertise, including through appropriate payment and recognition When done well, this approach leads to better decisions, more inclusive services, and outcomes that reflect what really matters to people.
Cost of Meaningful Involvement
Best practice at Inclusion North is to pay involvement fees at a minimum of £15ph for a person with lived experience and for their travel and the support needed to ensure full and meaningful participation. This often requires time before and after a meeting.
Cost of Additional Support
Our typical add-on rate is £850 per day, which includes:
- Project design and delivery by skilled team members
- Admin and logistics support
- Access to our tools, resources, and lived experience infrastructure
We’ll always agree the brief and scope first and help you make the most of your membership in the process.
Examples of Add-On Work:
- Facilitating extra partnership boards or advisory groups
- Creating custom accessible materials (beyond standard resources)
- Running large-scale consultations or research
- Supporting strategic regional planning
- Delivering bespoke or advanced training sessions
- Project managing innovation or pilots
