Roundtable on successful lived experience platforms
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Boardwalk, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Roundtable on successful lived experience platforms
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Boardwalk, Glasgow, United Kingdom
What you need to know
This event is for anyone interested in how lived experience can shape better services, stronger communities, and more inclusive policy — whether you work in health, social care, community development, advocacy, or beyond. A payment and travel expenses are available for people with lived experience.
While the event draws on learning from gambling harm, the conversations and insights will be relevant to any sector where lived experience matters. If you’re curious about or want to share how to build platforms that are safe, inclusive, and genuinely influential, this is a space for you.
Why come along?
- Learn from inspiring speakers with lived experience and policy expertise
- Explore what works — and what doesn’t — when it comes to lived experience involvement
- Connect with others who care about meaningful engagement and co-production
- Shape ambitious next steps for lived experience platforms across sectors
- Reflect on values, principles, and practical supports that make a real difference
Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, your perspective is welcome. This is a space to listen, share, and co-create ideas for the future.
What’s happening on the day
- Morning sessions will focus on inspiration, learning, and understanding:
- A lived experience speaker will share their journey from recovery to advocacy
- Small group discussions will explore what makes platforms work — and what gets in the way
- A panel will unpack the differences between recovery-focused and policy-focused platforms
- Afternoon sessions will turn toward ambition and action:
- A policy speaker will highlight why lived experience is essential to meaningful change
- A collaborative workshop will help us imagine what ambitious platforms could achieve
- We’ll close with reflections, next steps, and opportunities to stay involved
The ALLIANCE are able to support people to attend this event and will cover reasonable expenses of delegates travelling from areas within Scotland. If you are attending this event from another part of the UK and would require expenses to be reimbursed, please get in touch and we can discuss how we are able to support you.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at gamblingharm@alliance-scotland.org.uk.
Location
The Boardwalk
105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF United Kingdom
Accessibility
The Boardwalk is a vibrant, creative and accessible events venue in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City.
🚆 Arriving by TrainFrom Glasgow Central Station (approx. 12-minute walk):
Exit onto Gordon Street and turn left.
Walk east along Gordon Street until you reach Buchanan Street.
Turn left onto Buchanan Street, then right onto Argyle Street.
Continue along Argyle Street, then turn left onto Glassford Street.
Turn right onto Wilson Street, then left onto Brunswick Street.
The Boardwalk is located at 105 Brunswick Street, between Hutchison Street and Brunswick Street, accessible via a central walkway.
From Glasgow Queen Street Station (approx. 7-minute walk)
Exit onto George Square and head south on Queen Street.
Turn left onto Ingram Street.
Turn right onto Brunswick Street.
The Boardwalk is just ahead at 105 Brunswick Street, accessible via the walkway.
🚶 Walking DirectionsIf you're already in the city centre:
Head toward Merchant City.
Find Brunswick Street or Hutchison Street.
The Boardwalk is located between these two streets, accessible via a pedestrian walkway across from BrewDog and The Brunswick Hotel.
🚗 Nearest Car Parks1. NCP Glasshouse Car Park (Glassford Street)
Address: 14 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UP
Distance: ~3-minute walk to The Boardwalk
Features: Secure, covered, open 24/7
Rates: Approx. £5.90 for 2 hours
2. Q-Park Albion Street
Address: 20 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH
Distance: ~5-minute walk
Features: Secure, open 24/7, EV charging available
Rates: Vary by duration; pre-booking available
3. On-Street Parking (Bell Street)
Distance: ~5-minute walk
Note: Outside Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ), suitable for vehicles that don’t meet LEZ standards
4. The Pram Centre Car Park (via YourParkingSpace)
Distance: ~12-minute walk
Booking: Available online for daily rates
When
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025 9:30 AM
- Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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