Community Reporter Training
Become a Community Reporter and gather stories of lived experience to support positive change in health and care in Lincolnshire
Community Reporters are people who independently gather stories about their own and others’ lived experiences to contribute to a shared ‘story library’ for Lincolnshire.
Community Reporter training is usually a two-day course, held in person. It is delivered by a local network of accredited trainers using methods, tools, and techniques developed and supported by People’s Voice Media.
What does the course cover?
The two-day course covers:
- What is Community Reporting?
- Snapshot Stories, Dialogue Interviews, and Personal Monologues
- Tips for photography, audio, and video recording
- Responsible Storytelling
- Using the Community Reporter website
- Making plans for your next steps as a Community Reporter
Book your place on an upcoming course
People’s authentic stories have power.
The collection of lived experience stories will provide valuable insights and themes for development across health, social care and public policy in Lincolnshire.
So, if you are passionate about a world in which people’s experience is heard, valued and has influence, book a place on an upcoming course:
- 7 and 10 November, 2025 in Lincoln - Community Reporter training bookings
- 5 and 6 February, 2026 in Lincoln – NOW FULLY BOOKED
To register your interest in being first to hear about future courses, or talk to us about delivering a course in partnership with your service or organisation:
Email: lhnt.itsallaboutpeople@nhs.net or phone Caty Collier on 07888 321090.
Find out more about our Community Reporters
READ MORE about Our Shared Stories Community Reporting Project in Lincolnshire.
LISTEN to the It's All About People Personalisation Podcast Episode 55: Our Shared Stories - Community Reporting
READ the Our Shared Stories: a ‘Conversation of Change’ article
