Inclusion Isle of Wight enables diverse community involvement through several key approaches:

Welcoming Everyone
The service is open to people of all backgrounds, ages, and experiences, ensuring that support is accessible and inclusive for all who need it.
Vibrant Volunteer and Peer Support
Inclusion Isle of Wight has a thriving volunteer programme that welcomes people from across the community. Volunteers, including those with lived experience, play an active role in supporting others, spreading hope, and helping to build a vibrant, supportive environment.
Service User Involvement
Regular Service User Voice meetings give everyone a chance to share feedback, suggest improvements, and help shape the service. Service user representatives also take part in national meetings, ensuring local voices are heard at every level
Collaborative Partnerships
The service works closely with local businesses, community groups, and other organisations to create meaningful opportunities for involvement and to reach people from different backgrounds
Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Approach
Inclusion Isle of Wight values each person’s unique strengths and experiences. The service provides a non-judgmental, nurturing environment where everyone is encouraged to participate at their own pace
Transparency and Accountability
All feedback is listened to and acted upon, with clear records kept of changes made because of community input. This helps everyone feel valued and ensures the service continues to grow in response to the needs of its diverse community

Working with local businesses

We Welcome Local Businesses and Groups to Get Involved

At Inclusion Isle of Wight, we love working with local businesses and community groups. By joining together, we can create activities and opportunities that benefit both people using our services and the wider community.

We support people working with us to take part in community projects and activities. This helps build stronger communities and gives people a chance to use their time in positive and meaningful ways.

If you would like to donate your time, services, or ideas—or if you’re interested in partnering with us for an event—we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch at InclusionIOW@mpft.nhs.uk.

Service User Involvement

Your Voice Shapes Our Service

At Inclusion, we believe that everyone’s voice matters. We encourage people who use our service to get involved and share their ideas, from our local teams all the way up to our national meetings.

We hold regular Service User Voice meetings, where you can tell us what is working well and what needs to change. Managers attend these meetings to listen and respond, making sure your feedback is heard and acted on quickly.

At Inclusion Isle of Wight, we have service user representatives who join our national monthly meeting. They bring feedback and ideas from our local community and share them with the wider Inclusion team. This helps us spot common themes and make sure nothing important is missed. We always follow up on actions and let you know what’s happening next.

We want everyone to feel valued, listened to, and included. If we do something well, we share it with our other services. If something needs to change, we listen, apologise if needed, and work together to make things better.

We keep a record of the changes and improvements we make because of your feedback. This shows how powerful your voice can be and helps us build a service that truly meets your needs.

Volunteering

Ready to make a real difference in someone’s life—and your own? Volunteering with us is a rewarding way to support people at every stage of their recovery journey, while gaining valuable skills and becoming part of a welcoming, supportive community. We’ll help you find a role that matches your interests and provide the training and guidance you need to feel confident. If you’re looking to give back, grow, and be valued for who you are, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Together, we can make a real difference.

    - Annette, Service Manager