The links page here www.nta.nhs.uk/programme/national/toolkit.html goes to a series of
publications commissioned by the NTA and further links page (an edited
selection from the text is below)
Being heard - notable
examples of user and carer organisations
There are many ways
in which users and carers can become involved in helping to shape treatment.
In recent years a number of organisations have sprung up to ensure that
the voices of users and their families are heard. Read about some of the
organisations identified by the Audit Commission and the results they
are achieving.
http://www.nta.nhs.uk/programme/national/being_heard.pdf
(9 pages)
Making a difference
to drug treatment services - notable examples of user and carer involvement
Service users and
their carers are already making a real difference to drug treatment, from
informing strategic planning to helping shape service delivery. As a result
of the Audit Commission's research, a number of examples have been identified
where the views of users/carers have helped to influence drug treatment.
Find out more
http://www.nta.nhs.uk/programme/national/Make_A_Difference.pdf
(4 pages)
Finding out more
- information and advice on involvement programmes
A number of materials
are also publicly available to users and carers who are looking to set
up their own groups. These include papers, guides and articles
http://www.nta.nhs.uk/programme/national/materials.html
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