User Involvment

Targeted at Any member but may be of particular interest to social work and social care members, AHPs.and community workers
Duration Half day 10am - 1pm

Service user involvement can take many forms and be demonstrated in many different ways. Essentially it is about making sure that the views of the people who use the services are heard and acted upon in order to make real, sustainable changes. It is about real partnership working based on mutual respect. It is about making a difference.

Participants will get a chance to look at
• principles and the practical engagement of services users
• challenges of service user involvment
• case studies

Tutor: Brendan McKeever, Consultant (User Issues)

Date Monday 12th October 10am – 1pm
Location Belfast

Date Thursday 15th October 10am - 1pm (please note alternative date to Education Programme) Location Derry

For information on the course, Fidelma Carolan f.carolan@unison.co.uk 028 90270190

To register your interest contact Anne Campbell, a.campbell2@unison.co.uk or download an application form here or

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