The
Model for the Project
The
model on the previous page outlines those who are involved in
the Project and the issues that need to be addressed. The main
aim of the Project is to develop a partnership between the community
groups and networks and the Northern Health and Social Services
Board. To achieve this, partnerships need to be established and
built on with other providers of health and social care, statutory
agencies and voluntary groups, alongside those with community
groups and networks, to ultimately develop a sustained confidence
within local communities in articulating their views and shaping
services delivered to them.
As
can be seen in the model and from the findings that follow there
is a need to:
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share appropriate information in an understandable form, using
a common language
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improve access to the Northern Health and Social Services Board
and have a direct point of contact
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increase the knowledge and understanding of the structure and
decision making processes with Health and Social Services
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build confidence within communities using a variety of methods
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raise awareness of issues around health and social wellbeing
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ultimately, through the above measures, influence decision making
within Health and Social Services so that they meet local need
and assist the commissioning process.
