Hello my name is Kirsty and I am a Researcher at Inclusion North
My Experience
I am a person with lived experience.
I have worked as an Expert Adviser for 9 years and have taken part in Care and Treatment Reviews.
I do other work with Inclusion North and I am working as a Leadership Coach with the Take the Lead Team.
I am a Co Researcher and have worked on a project Swept Under the Carpet about Sex Periods and Babies.
My Skills and Knowledge
I have completed my:
Diploma level 2, 3, 4,5 ,6 in Health and Social Care
I am working on my Masters in Health and Social Care.
I am thinking about doing a Doctorate next year.
I am good at listening and able to see the bigger picture.
I think about what I’ve been through and how the other person might be feeling.
I am good at developing and delivering training.
What is important to me
That I know where I have to travel from to and I know what I’m doing.
Having the right information.
Checking out with me that I have understood.
What people say about me
Good listener.
Patience, understanding.
I am calm, chilled, thoughtful, punctual, reliable, problem solver, observant.
I am easy going.
I Enjoy
Reading.
Listening to music.
Being a voice of others.
Helping others.
Kirsty Trimming Expert, Trainer and Co Researcher
Kirsty joined Inclusion North in 2019 and brings extensive knowledge and experience to her work, particularly within Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs) and projects across the organisation.
Kirsty draws on her lived experience of having a learning disability and autism to co-design and co-deliver a wide range of initiatives for Inclusion North and our partners. Her insight, creativity, and commitment to inclusion significantly strengthen the quality and impact of our work.
Some of the key projects Kirsty has contributed to include:
- Take the Lead a leadership programme for people with lived experience of a learning disability or autism.
- Autism Awareness Training for Healthcare Staff in Prisons supporting professionals to better understand and meet the needs of autistic people in custodial settings.
Kirsty is also an accomplished co-researcher. She collaborated with the University of East Anglia and Ace Anglia on research aimed at tackling inequalities within support systems, ensuring that people with a learning disability are treated fairly in reproductive decision‑making.
Kirsty has excelled academically, successfully completing her Diploma in Health and Social Care and currently pursuing her Master’s degree, with aspirations to progress to a Doctorate. Her lived experience of navigating education and training gives her deep insight into the barriers disabled people can face, and she applies this understanding thoughtfully and constructively in her work.
Kirsty is a valued team member who consistently demonstrates excellent listening skills, a calm and considered approach in challenging situations, and a strong commitment to empowering others to speak up for themselves.
