March Service User Network (SUN) meeting

Start Date:March 3, 2021 1:00 pm

End Date:March 3, 2021 2:30 pm

Venue: Online Zoom meeting

Join us at the March Service User Network (SUN) Meeting.

Please see below the zoom details for our next Service User Network (SUN) meeting on Wednesday, 3 March at 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm.

This month we will be having a session on “Welcome and support in meetings”.  SUN members will share their experience in small groups  and gather wisdom on what helps meetings feel friendly, positive and open to all. SUN agenda – 3 March 2021.

We will also be talking about Involvement Opportunities.

The Adult Mental Health Team at NHS England and NHS Improvement are looking to recruit a number of Expert Advisors to be part of an Advisory Network to help shape, influence and develop policy work within the adult mental health programme.

The Adult Mental Health Advisory Network has three main objectives:
1. Provide a lived experience perspective by sharing experiences, ideas and feedback
2. Review, challenge, advise and contribute to draft material
3. To help influence, shape and identify the right national priorities for the team to focus on, to support delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan.

The NHS are encouraging applications from both carers and people with lived experience of a range of mental health experiences/diagnoses, as well as those with both mental health and physical health needs.

SUN zoom invitation

To join simply click on the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86558061358?pwd=K1FBdEhBeTVQalBaUC9QUmtreUY0Zz09
Meeting ID: 865 5806 1358
Passcode: 7MUx7F

To join by phone, please dial 0203 481 5240

and use the Meeting ID: 865 5806 1358 3915 and Passcode: 066547

Service User Network (SUN) meetings are held monthly and there is a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. There is usually a guest speaker, often invited at the request of members. The group works closely with the Trust in order to help improve services and are consulted regularly on new Trust policies and procedures. People are encouraged to share their own stories, if they are able. This has proven to be a positive experience for everyone and helps to unite the group.

SUN members can bring their ideas or concerns about any Trust services and they will be listened to. Issues raised will then be taken to Trust governance meetings for comment and action. SUN ensures that the member’s recommendations are valued and acted upon, and that regular feedback on these recommendations is provided.

SUN helps empower and inspire people, giving them hope and insight, which helps with their continued personal recovery and wellbeing.

Refreshments will be available. To find out more about the meeting or the SUN group, please contact Vanessa Johnson on 0113 85 56758 (X56758) or email sunlypft@nhs.net.