Diverse Experiences Advisory Panel (DEAP) are recruiting
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 4th June 2025

Find out more about the DEAP and how you can apply.
The Diverse Experiences Advisory Panel brings together people from different communities and backgrounds with varied lived experiences and perspectives. DEAP members draw on these experiences to inform government policy and how it can support better mental health and well-being for people and communities across Scotland.
DEAP is a partnership with the Mental Health Foundation and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) and is funded by the Scottish Government.
They are currently recruiting for new members to join DEAP from August 2025. Find more information on how to apply to be a DEAP member.
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