Stakeholder Involvement Workshop

Wednesday 21 November 2007

Wednesday 21 November 2007

9.00am

2.00pm

Dunadry Hotel

Free

Event

Following on from the event in Lisburn on 29 June 2007 we are pleased to invite you to a workshop on 21 November 2007 at Dunadry Hotel, 9.00am - 2.00pm.

Feedback from the June workshop affirmed broad support and enthusiasm for a regional network. Attendees confirmed that they believed such a network could add value by:

• systematic sharing of information and practice and
• securing resolved views and advice from a diverse stakeholder group on regional challenges and opportunities to improve health and wellbeing.

Workshops

The workshop will focus on two key outcomes:

• to quality assure and comment on the final draft of the stakeholder involvement Framework Document
• to provide a formal response to Programme for Government and consider priorities for 2009/10.

Key themes

The key theme that will be used to seek to build a network response to PfG is that of the promotion of independent living.

The existence of a regional network, and the diversity of the membership create a unique opportunity to address issues that cut across organisational boundaries, in addition to health and social care specific issues.

Members are asked to bring their experience of working through and across organisations, rather than representing the policies and goals of their sponsoring organisation, although this will inform their views.

I would ask that you consider who might best be fitted to attend your organisation in this context.

Register your interest

Please complete and return the attached booking form by Monday 12 November 2007. A comprehensive programme and additional information will be circulated prior to the workshop.

In the meantime if you require any further details please contact Sharon Henry at Sharon.Henry@dhsspsni.gov.uk or telephone 028 90 523448.