North Staffs Users Group

working for better mental health services for the people of North Staffordshire

Group Representatives

The role of the Group Representative is to attend meetings on behalf of the Users Group and to represent the views and policies of the group at those meetings. They are not there as private individuals but as representatives of the NSUG
supported by Paid Staff
travelling expenses are paid on the day
other expenses may be met by negotiation with the Director

Group Representatives attend meetings on behalf of the North Staffs Users Group
make contributions on behalf of the group
report back afterwards
The meetings are always connected with Mental Health in some way – they may be concerned with planning future services or evaluating past ones. They may be concerned with developing policy and practice in a particular, narrow area (Primary Care, say, or Acute Services), or they may be concerned to make decisions across a range of services.

Core Training
Group Representatives – two-day module in the general structure of service planning and commissioning. You will also be equipped with the speaking and presentation skills that will enable you to carry out your role with confidence.

This depends on the frequency of the meetings that you attend. Two hours every six or so weeks is a typical average
Preparation for the meeting.

address:
The Dudson Centre,
Hanley,
Stoke on Trent
ST1 5DD

telephone:
01782-683043

fax fax:
01782 212224