Experts by experience

Make a difference as an Expert by experience

What is an expert by experience?

As an expert by experience (EBE), you bring your own, unique lived experience of eating disorders, using eating disorder services, or supporting someone with an eating disorder to contribute towards a co-production project to ensure the voices of service users, carers & families are heard.

One of my favourite things about this role, besides knowing that it will help people, is the sense of community created and the platform for our voices to be heard. I felt so empowered sharing my story and hearing my fellow volunteers share theirs. It was a privilege to be so trusted. This experience helped us all to feel that we have never been and never will be alone.

– Expert by Experience

There are many things that an EBE does within a project, such as:

Use lived experience in a positive way to make positive changes
Contribute ideas, suggestions & actively take part in decision making.
Be mindful and respectful of other people’s experiences and viewpoints, recognising that each panel member’s experience is valid and welcomed
Complete any allocated tasks, including reading necessary information, and contribute to group actions
Ensure communication is honest and open
Challenge assertively and respectfully where appropriate, being mindful and considerate of other people’s feelings
Ensure that you uphold principles of equality, diversity and being inclusive
Asking for help if required and seeking support to ensure your wellbeing from appropriate Beat members of staff

Benefits of being an EBE

Becoming an EBE is an exciting opportunity to make positive change to eating disorders treatment, care, prevention and support across the UK!

By becoming a member, you will receive:

Training sessions delivered by Beat on becoming a panel member
A chance to make a real positive difference in the lives of others living with eating disorders
Regular meetings & ongoing clinical support
Opportunities for training and development, to improve/develop new skills
Opportunities to meet and network with other people with lived experience of eating disorders
Payment for the time you contribute towards taking part in a panel

Current opportunities

There are no current opportunities.