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Emily Graham

By involving people decisions are more likely to be legitimate, effective and sustainable. In short, they're going to be better.

Emily Graham

Don

A citizens' assembly can give government a chance to get an in depth view of how people feel and what they have to say about specific issues.

Don

Citizens' Assembly on Social Care

Salma

It's important for young people to be able to influence youth mental health decision-making because young people are the ones who are affected

Salma

MH:2K Birmingham

Natalie

It is important for young people to be given a voice on the decision and changes that need to be made in approaches to mental health

Natalie

MH:2K Birmingham

Paul

If the UK is to be truly democratic and have a representative political system, "the public" need a direct voice beyond voting every 4-5 years.

Paul

Citizens' Assembly on Social Care

Shakira

When recommendations are coming from the people who it's for it is more likely to make a difference.

Shakira

MH:2K Birmingham

Josh

Citizens' assemblies bring a sense of popular legitimacy to the decision-making process which embodies true democracy.

Josh

Citizens' Assembly on Social Care

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How can we find a sustainable solution to funding adult social care?

Citizens' Assembly on Social Care

How can we find a sustainable solution to funding adult social care?

This question has been the subject of much debate over a number of decades. Successive governments, inquirie…

How can young people help tackle mental ill-health?

How can young people help tackle mental ill-health?

Mental health conditions affect about 1 in 10 children and young people. 75% of mental health problems in ad…

How can Northern Ireland break the deadlock on contested issues?

Citizens' Assembly for Northern Ireland

How can Northern Ireland break the deadlock on contested issues?

In Autumn 2018, Involve is convening Northern Ireland’s first Citizens’ Assembly. This democratic innova…

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