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About the Awards
About the Awards
The National Lived Experience Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals accessing inpatient mental health, learning disability and autism services, as well as residential care services, nationwide.
Getting Involved
There are many ways in which you can get involved in the National Lived Experience Awards.
Nominations
Submit a Nomination
Nominations are now closed for the National Lived Experience Awards 2026
Nomination Criteria
The National Lived Experience Awards recognise individuals who have accessed inpatient or residential support within mental health, learning disability or autism services nationwide.
Nomination Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the frequently asked questions about submitting a nomination for the National Lived Experience Awards are answered on this page.
Award Categories
Explore the six different Award categories you can submit a nomination for at the National Lived Experience Awards.
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2026 Awards
Meet the 2026 Head Judges
Our Head Judges work alongside the Lived Experience Judges, bringing empathy, expertise, and a shared commitment to celebrating the voices and stories that make our communities stronger.
Meet the Lived Experience Judges
Lived Experience Judges are integral in the selection of the finalists and winners, and are always a welcome support to our Head Judges. You can learn more about our 2026 Lived Experience Judges by reading their bios.
Entertainment Wanted
We are looking for talented service users, residents or those with lived experience to showcase their singing, dancing, poetry and more.
Meet the Events Team
The National Lived Experience Awards are planned by our brilliant events team, made up of service users and residents from mental health, learning disability and autism services across the country.
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