Capacity building

  • Expert technical, advisory and consultancy support for current patient and service users groups.
  • Where appropriate, assist and coordinate a unified approach to common issues.
  • Offer advice on best practice on small group management e.g. managing finances, group policy and procedure, project and funding proposals, effective negotiation, etc.
  • Provide liaison and sign-posting to key bodies with decision-making power and individuals engaging with legislators and policy makers, commissioners, primary care trusts and NHS service providers.