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Lived Experience Advisory Group
Created: 13/05/2026
Would you like to help improve the response to missing people in Scotland?
Have you or someone you love been affected by someone going missing?
Would you like to help make a difference in how missing people and their loved ones receive support in Scotland?
Missing People is inviting individuals with lived experience to join their online groups.
Who is it for?
People with direct experience of being missing
Loved ones affected by someone going missing
Separate groups will be offered to help everyone feel comfortable sharing their experiences.
What's involved?
Online meetings
Approximately every 4-6 weeks
Connecting with others who have had similar experiences
Sharing insights to help improve responses and support
Who can take part?
People aged 18 and over
Living in Scotland
*Missing People understand that not everyone might identify with the label of having been ‘missing’, so to clarify, by ‘missing’ they simply mean when someone leaves where they have been living or staying, without telling or being able to tell other people where they have gone. Perhaps you prefer a different term, such as having ‘gone away, ‘run away’, ‘disappeared’, ‘gone absent’, ‘taken time out’, or something else. This could include being away from home, care, a hospital, or a mental health care setting. Whatever you call it, if you think this describes you, they want to hear from you.
Learn more
If you are interested in finding out more or joining, express your interest by e-mailing [email protected]