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AI Practice Lab

Choose a realistic task and work through the context, boundaries, prompt, human review and fact-check. The process is more important than copying the words.

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What would you like AI to help you do?

01Rewrite information in plain EnglishAdapt technical drug information for a clear public or practitioner resource.02Create a training exerciseBuild a realistic learning activity around a defined professional objective.03Research a drug topicPlan and structure an evidence briefing without treating AI as the source.04Develop a harm-reduction resourceDraft an accessible resource for a defined audience using verified source material.05Summarise a documentExtract a useful, traceable summary from a non-confidential report or guidance document.06Develop a fictional case studyCreate a fully fictional scenario for discussion without disguising a real case.07Create a commissioning briefingTurn verified evidence and local context into a concise briefing for a commissioning or public health decision.08Structure a service specificationCreate a clear first-draft structure for a drug and alcohol service specification.09Plan a needs assessmentDevelop balanced questions and an evidence map for a local drug and alcohol needs assessment.010Build an options appraisalCreate a transparent comparison framework without asking AI to make the commissioning decision.011Draft a board or leadership briefingTurn approved material into a short briefing that makes decisions, risks and uncertainty easy to see.012Assess organisational AI readinessPlan a proportionate readiness conversation before introducing generative AI into professional workflows.013Plan a quality-improvement cycleTurn a clearly defined service problem into a small, testable improvement plan.014Analyse anonymised feedback themesOrganise approved, de-identified feedback without turning comments into unsupported conclusions.015Create reflective supervision questionsGenerate reflective questions around a fictional or fully de-identified practice theme.016Explain a referral pathway clearlyTurn a verified local pathway into plain guidance for staff, partners or the public.017Plan a multi-agency workshopCreate a purposeful agenda that balances evidence, lived experience, operational realities and decisions.018Strengthen equality questionsChallenge a proposal to consider unequal access, experience, outcomes and unintended effects.

Workflow 01 · Communication

Rewrite information in plain English

Adapt technical drug information for a clear public or practitioner resource.

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The task

Adapt technical drug information for a clear public or practitioner resource.

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What AI needs

The non-confidential source text, intended audience, reading level, purpose and preferred length.

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Do not enter

Names, case notes, contact details, health records or any information that could identify a person.

Example prompt

Act as an experienced UK substance-use educator. Rewrite the source text below in calm, non-judgemental UK English for [AUDIENCE]. Aim for [READING LEVEL OR TONE]. Explain necessary clinical terms immediately in plain language. Preserve all cautions and uncertainties. Do not add new factual claims. Structure the answer with a short introduction, clear headings and practical key points.

SOURCE TEXT:
[PASTE NON-CONFIDENTIAL TEXT]

Output structure

A concise introduction, short sections, explained terminology, practical key points and a final accuracy note.

Human review

Check that the tone suits the audience, no warning has been weakened and the meaning of the source remains intact.

Independent fact-check

Compare every health, legal and harm-reduction claim with the original source and current authoritative guidance.

Workflow 02 · Training

Create a training exercise

Build a realistic learning activity around a defined professional objective.

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The task

Build a realistic learning activity around a defined professional objective.

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What AI needs

Learning objective, audience, time available, group size, delivery format and the evidence to use.

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Do not enter

Real case details, identifying combinations of facts, confidential incidents or unapproved internal documents.

Example prompt

Create a [MINUTES]-minute learning exercise for [AUDIENCE] on [TOPIC]. The learning objective is: [OBJECTIVE]. It will be delivered [ONLINE / IN PERSON] to [GROUP SIZE] people. Use UK English and a non-judgemental, trauma-aware approach. Include facilitator instructions, a fictional scenario, three discussion questions, an answer guide and a short debrief. Mark any claim that requires source verification. Do not present the scenario as clinical advice.

Output structure

Purpose, timings, fictional scenario, instructions, discussion prompts, facilitator guide and debrief.

Human review

Make sure the exercise is achievable in the time, psychologically safe and appropriate for participants’ roles.

Independent fact-check

Verify drug effects, interactions, law, prevalence and treatment information against current UK sources.

Workflow 03 · Research

Research a drug topic

Plan and structure an evidence briefing without treating AI as the source.

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The task

Plan and structure an evidence briefing without treating AI as the source.

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What AI needs

A focused question, audience, UK context, date range and trusted publications or uploaded sources.

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Do not enter

Unpublished case material, identifiable service data, confidential research or personal information.

Example prompt

Help me plan a UK evidence briefing on: [FOCUSED QUESTION]. The audience is [AUDIENCE]. First, break the question into six research questions. Then propose a transparent evidence-search plan prioritising official guidance, systematic reviews and primary research. Create a briefing structure with sections for established evidence, uncertainty, practice implications and sources requiring verification. Do not invent citations or claim that you searched material you cannot access.

Output structure

Research questions, search plan, proposed source hierarchy, briefing outline and verification checklist.

Human review

Check whether the question is balanced and whether missing perspectives, populations or harms need inclusion.

Independent fact-check

Open every cited source, confirm it exists and check that it supports the claim attributed to it.

Workflow 04 · Education

Develop a harm-reduction resource

Draft an accessible resource for a defined audience using verified source material.

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The task

Draft an accessible resource for a defined audience using verified source material.

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What AI needs

Audience, topic, format, trusted source material, essential warnings and local signposting.

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Do not enter

Individual risk assessments, personalised clinical instructions, client histories or unverified emergency advice.

Example prompt

Using only the verified source material I provide, draft a one-page harm-reduction resource about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Use calm, direct UK English. Include: what people need to know, practical risk-reduction steps, signs of an emergency and where to seek help. Preserve uncertainty. Do not add dosage advice or unsupported claims. End with a list of statements that a qualified human reviewer must check before publication.

VERIFIED SOURCE MATERIAL:
[PASTE NON-CONFIDENTIAL CONTENT]

Output structure

Short factual sections, practical steps, emergency signs, help routes and a publication review list.

Human review

Ask a suitable practitioner to review accessibility, unintended interpretations and fit with local protocols.

Independent fact-check

Verify emergency information, interactions and service details immediately before publication.

Workflow 05 · Administration

Summarise a document

Extract a useful, traceable summary from a non-confidential report or guidance document.

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The task

Extract a useful, traceable summary from a non-confidential report or guidance document.

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What AI needs

The approved document, intended reader, purpose and the questions the summary must answer.

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Do not enter

Case notes, identifiable data, protected reports or documents your organisation has not approved for upload.

Example prompt

Summarise the document below for [AUDIENCE] and [PURPOSE]. Use only information in the supplied text. Organise the answer under: key message, important findings, implications for drug and alcohol practice, limitations, actions to consider and questions left unanswered. Add page or section references where available. Clearly label anything that cannot be determined from the document.

DOCUMENT:
[PASTE OR ATTACH APPROVED NON-CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL]

Output structure

A source-grounded summary with traceable sections, limitations, implications and unanswered questions.

Human review

Check the summary against the relevant sections and make sure qualifications have not been stripped away.

Independent fact-check

Use the source document as the authority; check quotations, figures, dates and recommendations directly.

Workflow 06 · Training

Develop a fictional case study

Create a fully fictional scenario for discussion without disguising a real case.

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The task

Create a fully fictional scenario for discussion without disguising a real case.

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What AI needs

Learning objective, practitioner group, topic, complexity level, setting and boundaries.

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Do not enter

Details lifted from a real person, distinctive incidents, precise locations or rare combinations that enable recognition.

Example prompt

Create a clearly fictional case study for [PRACTITIONER GROUP] to explore [LEARNING OBJECTIVE]. Set it in a generic UK service. Include enough ambiguity for discussion without creating a single “correct” response. Avoid stereotypes and moralising language. Include strengths, social context and more than one possible interpretation. Then provide five reflective questions and facilitator notes covering safeguarding, professional boundaries and uncertainty.

Output structure

Fictional context, balanced scenario, strengths, uncertainties, reflective questions and facilitator notes.

Human review

Check for stereotypes, accidental identification, hidden assumptions and whether the case encourages reflective rather than diagnostic discussion.

Independent fact-check

Verify any drug, legal, safeguarding or treatment facts; the fictional narrative itself should not imply evidence.

Workflow 07 · Commissioning

Create a commissioning briefing

Turn verified evidence and local context into a concise briefing for a commissioning or public health decision.

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The task

Turn verified evidence and local context into a concise briefing for a commissioning or public health decision.

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What AI needs

The decision required, audience, verified evidence, non-identifiable local context, constraints and deadline.

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Do not enter

Identifiable service-user information, unpublished sensitive data, unsupported savings claims or confidential commercial material.

Example prompt

Draft a concise UK commissioning briefing about [TOPIC OR DECISION] for [AUDIENCE]. Use only the verified evidence and non-identifiable local context I provide. Structure it under: decision required, context, what the evidence shows, uncertainty and evidence gaps, equality considerations, delivery options, risks, questions for providers and recommended next steps. Distinguish clearly between evidence, local intelligence and assumptions. Do not invent figures, costs, legal duties or recommendations. End with a verification checklist.

VERIFIED MATERIAL:
[PASTE APPROVED NON-CONFIDENTIAL CONTENT]

Output structure

A decision-focused briefing with options, uncertainties, risks, equality questions and a verification checklist.

Human review

Confirm that the options are genuinely open, local context is represented fairly and no recommendation exceeds the evidence supplied.

Independent fact-check

Check every figure, policy reference, legal duty and evidence claim against the original current source.

Workflow 08 · Commissioning

Structure a service specification

Create a clear first-draft structure for a drug and alcohol service specification.

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The task

Create a clear first-draft structure for a drug and alcohol service specification.

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What AI needs

Population, service scope, intended outcomes, relevant standards, local pathways, contract constraints and verified needs evidence.

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Do not enter

Real tender responses, commercially sensitive information, identifiable data or invented statutory requirements and performance targets.

Example prompt

Create a first-draft structure for a UK drug and alcohol service specification covering [SERVICE OR POPULATION]. Use only the approved information I provide. Include: purpose, population and inequalities, scope, access and referral, service model, safeguarding, co-occurring needs, lived-experience involvement, workforce expectations, partnership working, outcomes, quality measures, data and reporting, mobilisation and review. Mark every missing local decision as [TO CONFIRM]. Do not invent targets, activity levels, budgets, legal duties or clinical requirements.

APPROVED INFORMATION:
[PASTE NON-CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL]

Output structure

A structured specification framework with clear placeholders for unresolved local and contractual decisions.

Human review

Commissioning, clinical, operational, legal, finance and lived-experience reviewers should check their relevant sections.

Independent fact-check

Verify standards, frameworks, legal references, measures and terminology against current authoritative documents.

Workflow 09 · Commissioning

Plan a needs assessment

Develop balanced questions and an evidence map for a local drug and alcohol needs assessment.

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The task

Develop balanced questions and an evidence map for a local drug and alcohol needs assessment.

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What AI needs

Geography, population, decision context, available approved datasets, known evidence gaps and engagement groups.

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Do not enter

Small-cell identifiable data, unpublished sensitive intelligence, personal histories or assumptions presented as local facts.

Example prompt

Help me plan a UK drug and alcohol needs assessment for [PLACE / POPULATION / DECISION]. Create: key questions; an evidence map separating prevalence, treatment, harm, inequality, access, outcomes and lived experience; suggested authoritative data sources to verify; stakeholder groups to involve; gaps and biases to test; and a transparent limitations section. Do not invent local findings or imply that national data describe local need. Flag small-number, disclosure and representativeness risks.

Output structure

A needs-assessment question set, evidence map, engagement plan and limitations framework.

Human review

Check that underserved groups, people outside treatment and non-treatment perspectives are not excluded by the proposed evidence plan.

Independent fact-check

Confirm dataset definitions, coverage, publication dates and geographic comparability with the original data providers.

Workflow 010 · Commissioning

Build an options appraisal

Create a transparent comparison framework without asking AI to make the commissioning decision.

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The task

Create a transparent comparison framework without asking AI to make the commissioning decision.

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What AI needs

The decision, viable options, agreed criteria, constraints, verified evidence and who will make the final decision.

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Do not enter

Confidential bids, personal opinions attributed to named people, fabricated costs or AI-generated final scores.

Example prompt

Create a transparent options-appraisal framework for [DECISION]. The options are [OPTIONS]. Organise the appraisal around the agreed criteria [CRITERIA], plus equality, implementation, workforce, safeguarding, evidence strength, service-user impact, risk and uncertainty. For each option, provide questions to answer and evidence required. Do not score, rank or recommend an option unless I supply verified evidence and an agreed scoring method. Keep assumptions separate and label missing information.

Output structure

A neutral comparison matrix with evidence requirements, risks, uncertainties and questions for human decision-makers.

Human review

Confirm that criteria and weightings were agreed by accountable people and do not unfairly favour one delivery model.

Independent fact-check

Trace each populated judgement to verified evidence; never use an AI-generated score as the decision record.

Workflow 011 · Leadership

Draft a board or leadership briefing

Turn approved material into a short briefing that makes decisions, risks and uncertainty easy to see.

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The task

Turn approved material into a short briefing that makes decisions, risks and uncertainty easy to see.

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What AI needs

Meeting purpose, decision or assurance required, approved evidence, risks, actions, owners and deadlines.

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Do not enter

Identifiable cases, protected staff information, legally privileged material or unverified performance claims.

Example prompt

Draft a two-page leadership briefing on [TOPIC] for [BOARD / GROUP]. Use only the approved material supplied. Structure it as: purpose, decision or assurance required, current position, evidence, key risks, equality and service-user considerations, options, recommendation from the named accountable lead, actions and questions for the meeting. Keep facts, interpretation and unresolved issues separate. Do not invent assurance, performance, costs or decisions.

APPROVED MATERIAL:
[PASTE NON-CONFIDENTIAL CONTENT]

Output structure

A concise briefing with visible decisions, risks, evidence gaps, actions and ownership.

Human review

The accountable lead must confirm the recommendation, risk rating, owners and wording before circulation.

Independent fact-check

Check all figures, dates, statuses and claims against the current approved source documents.

Workflow 012 · Leadership

Assess organisational AI readiness

Plan a proportionate readiness conversation before introducing generative AI into professional workflows.

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The task

Plan a proportionate readiness conversation before introducing generative AI into professional workflows.

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What AI needs

Organisation type, proposed uses, current policies, approved systems, workforce needs and governance routes.

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Do not enter

Passwords, security configurations, personal staff data, confidential incidents or assumptions that a product is approved.

Example prompt

Create an AI-readiness discussion guide for a UK drug and alcohol organisation considering [PROPOSED USES]. Cover purpose, workforce confidence, information governance, data protection, approved platforms, procurement, equality, accessibility, safeguarding, output verification, accountability, training, incident response and review. For each area, provide: questions to ask, evidence of readiness, warning signs and a proportionate next step. Do not give legal approval or assume any platform is suitable.

Output structure

A structured readiness guide with practical questions, evidence indicators, warning signs and next steps.

Human review

Information governance, data protection, safeguarding, workforce, IT and operational leads should review the areas they own.

Independent fact-check

Verify organisational policies, provider terms and applicable current UK guidance before adopting any recommendation.

Workflow 013 · Quality improvement

Plan a quality-improvement cycle

Turn a clearly defined service problem into a small, testable improvement plan.

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The task

Turn a clearly defined service problem into a small, testable improvement plan.

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What AI needs

A specific problem, current process, baseline information, people affected, constraints and locally agreed measures.

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Do not enter

Identifiable records, blame statements, unverified causal claims or AI-generated clinical and safeguarding decisions.

Example prompt

Help me structure a small quality-improvement cycle for [SPECIFIC SERVICE PROBLEM] in a UK drug and alcohol setting. Using the non-identifiable information supplied, define the problem, map the current process, identify questions rather than assumed causes, suggest a small change to test, propose process and outcome measures, include balancing measures, equality considerations, staff and service-user involvement, review timing and stop criteria. Do not diagnose the cause or invent baseline data.

Output structure

A practical test-of-change plan with measures, involvement, review points and explicit assumptions.

Human review

Check feasibility with the people doing and receiving the service, and agree measures before the test begins.

Independent fact-check

Confirm all baseline measures and process descriptions with current local data and accountable staff.

Workflow 014 · Quality improvement

Analyse anonymised feedback themes

Organise approved, de-identified feedback without turning comments into unsupported conclusions.

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The task

Organise approved, de-identified feedback without turning comments into unsupported conclusions.

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What AI needs

An approved de-identified feedback set, the question being explored, collection method and known limitations.

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Do not enter

Names, rare events, exact locations, staff identifiers, case histories or any combination that could identify somebody.

Example prompt

Analyse the approved, de-identified feedback below for [PURPOSE]. Group comments into provisional themes, include both positive and critical views, identify contradictory or minority perspectives, distinguish frequency from importance, and provide short paraphrased examples rather than traceable quotations. State what cannot be concluded because of sample, method or missing context. Do not infer prevalence, motive, diagnosis or causation.

DE-IDENTIFIED FEEDBACK:
[PASTE APPROVED CONTENT]

Output structure

Provisional themes, variations, minority perspectives, limitations and questions for human follow-up.

Human review

Check that de-identification is adequate and that the analysis has not erased unusual but important experiences.

Independent fact-check

Return to the original approved dataset to confirm every theme and reported frequency.

Workflow 015 · Frontline practice

Create reflective supervision questions

Generate reflective questions around a fictional or fully de-identified practice theme.

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The task

Generate reflective questions around a fictional or fully de-identified practice theme.

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What AI needs

The broad practice theme, role, learning aim, professional framework and boundaries for discussion.

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Do not enter

Real case narratives, names, distinctive incidents, staff-performance details or requests for a clinical decision.

Example prompt

Create a set of reflective supervision questions for [ROLE / TEAM] exploring [PRACTICE THEME]. Use a strengths-based, trauma-aware and non-judgemental approach. Include questions about relationship, power, uncertainty, bias, safeguarding, boundaries, evidence, emotional impact, team support and next learning. Do not diagnose, decide a real case or imply a single correct response. End with a reminder to use established supervision and safeguarding routes where required.

Output structure

A balanced set of individual, practice, team and organisational reflection questions.

Human review

A qualified supervisor should select and adapt questions to the role, context and psychological safety of the discussion.

Independent fact-check

Check any referenced professional frameworks or safeguarding expectations against current organisational guidance.

Workflow 016 · Communication

Explain a referral pathway clearly

Turn a verified local pathway into plain guidance for staff, partners or the public.

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The task

Turn a verified local pathway into plain guidance for staff, partners or the public.

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What AI needs

The current approved pathway, audience, eligibility, steps, contacts, exclusions and escalation routes.

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Do not enter

Unpublished contact details, client information, unverified service promises or invented eligibility rules.

Example prompt

Rewrite the verified referral pathway below for [AUDIENCE]. Use plain UK English and preserve the exact eligibility, exclusions, contact routes and escalation instructions. Structure it as: who the service is for, when to refer, how to refer, what happens next, urgent situations, accessibility and where to check for updates. Flag any gap or contradiction rather than filling it in. Do not add service promises or change thresholds.

APPROVED PATHWAY:
[PASTE CURRENT NON-CONFIDENTIAL CONTENT]

Output structure

A clear pathway explainer with practical steps, accurate boundaries and visible gaps for confirmation.

Human review

Operational staff and pathway partners should confirm accuracy, accessibility and the current contact route before publication.

Independent fact-check

Test every link, telephone number, eligibility rule and escalation instruction against the current approved pathway.

Workflow 017 · Administration

Plan a multi-agency workshop

Create a purposeful agenda that balances evidence, lived experience, operational realities and decisions.

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The task

Create a purposeful agenda that balances evidence, lived experience, operational realities and decisions.

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What AI needs

Purpose, participants, time, decisions needed, approved background material, accessibility needs and facilitation boundaries.

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Do not enter

Named case details, confidential disputes, identifiable feedback or an assumption that all partners hold equal power.

Example prompt

Create a [DURATION] multi-agency workshop plan on [TOPIC] for [PARTICIPANTS]. The purpose is [PURPOSE] and the decisions or outputs required are [OUTPUTS]. Include preparation, welcome and psychological safety, a concise evidence input, lived-experience contribution with appropriate support, structured discussion, areas of disagreement, decision points, actions, owners, review date and an accessible follow-up record. Build in ways for quieter voices to contribute. Do not use real case material.

Output structure

A timed, inclusive workshop plan with preparation, facilitation, decisions, actions and follow-up.

Human review

Confirm participation, accessibility, lived-experience support, decision authority and facilitation arrangements in advance.

Independent fact-check

Verify all background claims and ensure the final record distinguishes discussion, decision and action.

Workflow 018 · Commissioning

Strengthen equality questions

Challenge a proposal to consider unequal access, experience, outcomes and unintended effects.

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The task

Challenge a proposal to consider unequal access, experience, outcomes and unintended effects.

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What AI needs

The proposal, population, available equality evidence, engagement findings and the decision stage.

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Do not enter

Individual protected-characteristic data, invented community views, stereotypes or claims unsupported by evidence.

Example prompt

Review the proposal below and generate equality questions for accountable human consideration. Explore who may benefit, be excluded or experience unintended harm; barriers to access and retention; digital exclusion; disability and neurodiversity; language and literacy; race and culture; sex and gender; age; sexuality; poverty, housing and justice involvement; geography; and how lived experience will shape decisions. Separate evidence supplied from gaps to investigate. Do not predict impacts or speak for communities without evidence.

PROPOSAL:
[PASTE APPROVED NON-CONFIDENTIAL CONTENT]

Output structure

A structured set of equality questions, evidence gaps and engagement needs without invented conclusions.

Human review

Use the questions within the organisation’s formal equality process and involve relevant communities and specialists.

Independent fact-check

Verify equality data, legal references and population claims using current authoritative and local sources.