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Building a network: Different approaches to success. Alan Boyd www.healthvoice-uk.net. Cath Sisson & Kim Lowden www.nhsia.nhs.uk/nwcin/. HVN National 1,200 members Newsletter, online database and e-groups Paid Coordinator Voluntary Sector Community empowerment & social model of health
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Building a network:Different approaches to success Alan Boyd www.healthvoice-uk.net Cath Sisson & Kim Lowden www.nhsia.nhs.uk/nwcin/
HVN National 1,200 members Newsletter, online database and e-groups Paid Coordinator Voluntary Sector Community empowerment & social model of health Funding under review Going for 2 years NWCIN Regional 350 members Quarterly Meetings and e-group Member-driven Statutory & Voluntary Community engagement & health focus Ad hoc funding Going for 3 years How we differ
How we come together • Open and friendly • Active networking • Members in Common • Mutual publicity • Joint projects • Coordinating Coordinators
What have we learnt? • Build on what you’ve got • One size doesn’t fit all • Diversity is strength