Personalised Care Week 2026 - IAAP Champion of the Day

Carl Morley - volunteer for Shine Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire Wellbeing & Recovery College, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Volunteer Centres Lincolnshire

Last but by no means least today we want to celebrate the wonderful Carl Morley, who describes himself as a volunteer for Shine Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire Wellbeing & Recovery College, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Volunteer Centres Lincolnshire as well as being an It’s All About People Champion.  This all means that Carl is involved in co-production, panels, interviews, training sessions and lots more as he continues to inspire the people he comes into contact with.  He speaks positively about his experiences with health and care, but is also honest about the challenges. 

In his own words Carl says “Since my illness I have learned some valuable lessons, now have great connections with people who drive me to help promote change within systems and the way they work. I believe it is now my destiny to be that person who gives back to all of the services that saved my life.”

Carl joined us at the Personalisation Huddle this morning and inspired everyone to want to continue to make a real difference to people’s lives, as well as reminding us to celebrate ourselves too.    Some feedback Carl received during the event demonstrates the impact he had, “Cheering for you Carl, you have always been of inestimable worth, so great to hear that you are realising how valued a human being you are and always will be ...you have reminded us of how important this movement is and what a difference it makes.”  If you haven’t heard Carl speak then we recommend you listen to his podcast, or watch back/listen to the Huddle from today – he is a powerful speaker!  Ep 89. From addiction to action: Carl’s story | The It’s All About People Personalisation Podcast

Carl was also at the National Lived Experience Network Awards on Wednesday with the Every Voice Patient Partners. He has also been shortlisted for an LPFT Every Voice People's Award and attends the outcome event on 9 October.  Whilst we are sure Carl is very excited about those awards, we are sure that being ‘Champion of the Day’ in Personalised Care Week wins them all hands down ? 

Thanks for being you Carl, and for always saying yes when we invite you along to these sessions.