... Limited 2004 User Participation User Control Empowerment Reflections on a Model of feature Empowered User Involvement Clare Evans MANAGER, LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABLED PEOPLE S FORUM ABSTRACT Using her experience in working with a local authority and a large voluntary sector provider...

... of the important role that usercontrolled organisations can play in empowering users on a personal level, as well as bringing about change in social care and health services through effective user involvement. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 User Participation Usercontrolled Research Best...

... DISABILITY; USER PARTICIPATION; PARTNERSHIP BOARDS Contact details: Joan Scott, 01603 789889 or Tim O Mullane, 01603 223157. My name is Joan Scott. I am the cochair of the National Forum for People with Learning Difficulties. I am also the Chairperson for People First of Norfolk Board of Directors and I am...

... planners commit to an inclusive process. KEYWORDS: LEARNING DISABILITY; PARTNERSHIP; PERSON-CENTRED PLANNING; USER PARTICIPATION Contact details: atyson@westsussex.gov.uk; alicia.wood@westsussex.gov.uk Introduction Valuing People proposes a paradigm shift in the way in which people with and without...

...Don Brand This article considers SCIE's origins, role and functions, and how its work relates to that of other organisations, including the new framework of regulatory bodies in social care. It underlines the importance of user‐participation in all aspects of SCIE's work. © MCB UP Limited 2002...