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Community Empowerment Through User-Led Organisations

Explore the role of user-led organizations in community empowerment. Learn from Toby Williamson, a leader in mental health and 'Big Society' initiatives. Discover key dimensions and tools for success in user-led approaches.

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Community Empowerment Through User-Led Organisations

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  1. Community Empowerment –User-led organisationsToby WilliamsonHead of Development & Later Life Dementia and ‘Big Society’ Think Tank

  2. Definitions • - “Users” • - “User-led” • - “Empowerment” • - Purpose

  3. The Mental Health Foundation • Not a user-led organisation • Support the development of user-led organisations (e.g. National Service User Network – NSUN) • Involvement is a central value in what we do and how we do it

  4. Key Dimensions • Revolution or evolution? • Sufficient resources and support • Representativeness, inclusivity and diversity • Sustainability • Having an impact

  5. Key Dimensions • - Language and terminology • - Effects of dementia • - Carers

  6. Final thoughts • Be clear at the start about definitions and outcomes • The outcome is part of a process • The process may result in the unexpected – or not what you intended • But that’s partly why it needs to be done!

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