Archive for March, 2010

Click here to read the latest Wandsworth LINk Newsletter February 2010

This issue contains articles on the upcoming Sexual Health Consultations, Polyclinic Proposals, Electronic Patient Records, Enter and View, Free Talking Therapy in Wandsworth and Personal budgets. As well as information on up coming events in Wandsworth and how to get involved with LINk.

“Training to make a difference”

Are you a member of LINk?

Do you want to make a difference to health care services in Wandsworth?

Do you want to contribute your experience as a patient with a long term health condition or as a carer?

Do you want to be listened to as an equal with NHS managers and clinicians?

If so, this innovative and challenging training programme could be just what you need.

“Training to make a difference” is the first of a rolling programme of training which will be presented in six 2 ½ hour sessions from 10 am to 12.30 at accessible user friendly venues. Refreshments will be provided. Travel and other out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

The training sessions will include personal and electronic presentations and there will be visiting VIP speakers from NHS Wandsworth and local health providers.  The style will be participative with interactive exercises and in depth discussion that will challenge everyone’s preconceptions representation.

If you want to join “Training to make a difference” you need to be committed to attending the full training programme with a view to being actively involved in the future as a lay representative with NHS Wandsworth’s committees, working groups and consultation procedures.

On completion of the training you will receive a “Training to make a difference” certificate. We hope this training will be useful to participants in their own personal and career development.

The programme is designed to ensure the following outcomes for participants:

• Can participate fully at NHS Wandsworth committees and working groups
• Understand the way the NHS in England and NHS Wandsworth operate
• Have an understanding of the legislation and guidance governing involvement and engagement in the NHS
• Understand the roles of users and lay representatives and health professionals

• Can develop their communication skills
• Gain experience of developing involvement and engagement techniques

• Have knowledge of the barriers and benefits of working together

• Have the confidence to present the views and experience of patients to senior managers and clinicians

For further information, application form, and to sign up for this training, please contact:

Colin Smith, PPI Manager, 0208812 7743 or email colin.smith@wpct.nhs.uk

Michelle Heller, Patient Relationship Manager on 0208 812 7577 or email michelle.heller@wpct.nhs.uk

“Training to make a difference” is developed and presented by the Moore Adamson Craig Partnership LLP – consultants in public involvement – www.mooreadamsoncraig.co.uk  on behalf of NHS Wandsworth.

Last week saw the launch of the exciting new Newspaper for people with a learning difficulty in Wandsworth, WORD UP!

People with a learning difficulty have been involved in all aspects of the newspaper’s production and WORD UP! is the first of its kind in Wandsworth.

The launch event held at the Trident Business Centre last Friday was hugely successful  and very well attended by service users and supporters.

If you would like to be involved in the next issue please contact Tom on 0208 516 7785

If you would like to receive a copy of WORD UP! Please send your details to newspaper@wandacreall.org.uk or phone Tom on 0208 516 7785.