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Stroke Managed Clinical Network Subgroup
Aim of Organisation:
To advise the National Advisory Committee for Stroke (NACS) on all matters relating to the development and support of Stroke Managed Clinical Networks (MCN’s).
Public Role:
Member of the Stroke Managed Clinical Network Sub Group at national level.
Purpose:
Provide a view from patients and carers on policy and development of Stroke MCNs.
Commitment:
Four attendances at the NACS MCN Sub Group per year (half a day), with approximately two hours reading prior to each meeting. Maintain networks with other patients and carers, either through a local Managed Clinical Network, Patient & Carer Forum, CHSS Stroke Support Group, to provide feedback from NACS MCN Sub Group meetings.
There may also be opportunities to engage with local MCNs or to join special meetings to discuss specific issues.
Requirements:
Experience of stroke illness
Confidence to share views and opinions in public, challenging the views of clinicians and policy makers where necessary.
Exceptions:
None
Training:
As required on an individual basis. Possibility of ‘buddy’ representative for support.
Benefits:
Help shape future organisation and delivery of national stroke services. Use experiences to improve standards of care for other patients. Learn new skills and /or make use of existing knowledge and skills.
Reimbursement:
Travel, meals, accommodation, child care and reasonable administrative expenses. Costs for a carer to accompany a patient representative may also be available.
Contact:
Mairi Caldwell
Scottish Executive Health Department
Health Planning and Quality Division
GER, St Andrews House
Edinburgh EH1 3DG
Phone: 0131 244 3023
Website: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/sehd/stroke/MCN%20subgroups.htm
Email: Mairi.Caldwell@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
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