My consultancy work
Much of my work has focused on support that people living with chronic ill health, disability, or life changing injury, might need in order to go about their lives - pursuing what matters to each person. A lot of this work has been in England, mostly alongside people in later stages of their lives (with a little in Wales and, more recently, Ireland) as well as some of the other people in their lives - which might be because of some kind of paid or volunteering role, or a personal relationship.
I've spent a lot of time listening to people's stories, views, and experiences. Finding out about people and their lives is fascinating - and a privilege. I don't take it for granted if anyone decides to share something of their life with me. In turn, I'm careful only to share with others what each person has said is okay for me to do.
Sometimes I've shared information, if someone's asked me about finding care or support or wanted to make those sorts of plans for the future. Sometimes, we've explored a particular experience they've had, or what they think about an issue.
Some listening and discussion is one to one (in person; in email; over the phone; a video call), and some in groups.
Over time, stories have become more significant. They're now my main focus. My work now includes all sorts of different ways of finding out, listening to, supporting, sharing, and reflecting on people's stories and experiences.
One way I've been doing this is by recording people's voices and putting their story together with still photographs (photofilms). You can see some examples here - http://vimeo.com/lornaeasterbrook. You'll find other examples of the ways I work with people and their stories on other pages on this website.
I've carried out this work for universities, local authorities, the NHS, central government, national charities, local charities, housing associations, private sector organisations, and for private individuals.
This website will tell you:
To do this work, I usually need to find out information from and about people - things like their names and contact details, the facts of their situation or circumstances, or someone's views or experiences on a topic for discussion. This sort of information is called 'data'. You can find out how I comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulations here. This is important because it tells you things like how long I might keep someone's contact details. You can see a copy of my registration with the Information Commissioner's office here.
You can also see how I work in relation to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and adult safeguarding, here.
You might want to start browsing this site by looking under About. Feel free to do your own thing! but please check the legal bit first.
The legal bit:
All the content on this site - text and photographs - is copyright ©Lorna Easterbrook 2013-2023
I've spent a lot of time listening to people's stories, views, and experiences. Finding out about people and their lives is fascinating - and a privilege. I don't take it for granted if anyone decides to share something of their life with me. In turn, I'm careful only to share with others what each person has said is okay for me to do.
Sometimes I've shared information, if someone's asked me about finding care or support or wanted to make those sorts of plans for the future. Sometimes, we've explored a particular experience they've had, or what they think about an issue.
Some listening and discussion is one to one (in person; in email; over the phone; a video call), and some in groups.
Over time, stories have become more significant. They're now my main focus. My work now includes all sorts of different ways of finding out, listening to, supporting, sharing, and reflecting on people's stories and experiences.
One way I've been doing this is by recording people's voices and putting their story together with still photographs (photofilms). You can see some examples here - http://vimeo.com/lornaeasterbrook. You'll find other examples of the ways I work with people and their stories on other pages on this website.
I've carried out this work for universities, local authorities, the NHS, central government, national charities, local charities, housing associations, private sector organisations, and for private individuals.
This website will tell you:
- about this consultancy work
- my background, and my approach
- a starting point for what it might cost
- how to get in touch.
To do this work, I usually need to find out information from and about people - things like their names and contact details, the facts of their situation or circumstances, or someone's views or experiences on a topic for discussion. This sort of information is called 'data'. You can find out how I comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulations here. This is important because it tells you things like how long I might keep someone's contact details. You can see a copy of my registration with the Information Commissioner's office here.
You can also see how I work in relation to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and adult safeguarding, here.
You might want to start browsing this site by looking under About. Feel free to do your own thing! but please check the legal bit first.
The legal bit:
All the content on this site - text and photographs - is copyright ©Lorna Easterbrook 2013-2023
