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Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance ‘How we make a difference’

Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance ‘How we make a difference’. David Wray Chair - SWNA Somerset NA Day - Taunton 24th Nov 2011 . Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance www.swna.org.uk. Agenda. How we started National Neurological Alliance What we’ve achieved What’s on the agenda

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Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance ‘How we make a difference’

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  1. Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance‘How we make a difference’ David Wray Chair - SWNA Somerset NA Day - Taunton 24th Nov 2011 Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance www.swna.org.uk

  2. Agenda • How we started • National Neurological Alliance • What we’ve achieved • What’s on the agenda • Questions Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance www.swna.org.uk

  3. How we started • Swindon Therapy Centre for MS • West Berks Neurological Alliance • Grant from Swindon BC • Initial Meeting • Common Ground Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance www.swna.org.uk

  4. Our Aims Regional Development Project • To speak for neurological community with an authoritative and unitedvoice • A network of RNA’s across England • Support new RNA’s to establish and existing RNA’s to strengthen

  5. Why have an RNA? Regional Development Project • Policy Set nationally - priorities determined locally • Local services, local people with local knowledge • Statutory duty to engage and involve • Easier for local commissioners to talk with one organisation • RNA better placed to contribute…….. …One credible, united group speaks with a louder voice and is better heard

  6. SWNA – Why we’re here Mission statement • To improve the lives of all those affected by neurological conditions in Swindon & Wiltshire. Aims • To influence and inform commissioners and providers of neurological services in Swindon and Wiltshire • To raise awareness and profiles of all neurological conditions to improve understanding amongst the general public, service commissioners and health and social care professionals. • To work closely with the national Neurological Alliance, local organisations and local branches of national organisations in an integrated way to maximise outcomes and minimise duplication of activity. • To reach out as a partnership in a proactive manner to those who find it difficult to access existing services and support groups. Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance www.swna.org.uk

  7. What we’ve achieved • Organisation created - Constitution, contact list etc • Website - www.swna.org.uk • Engaged with LINk and PCT • Supported smaller groups/individuals • Neurology Matters Day • Neurological Fair Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance www.swna.org.uk

  8. What’s on the Agenda • Another ‘Neurology Matters Day’ • Quality Neurology feedback • Services Brochure • Website enhancements • Expert Patient Swindon and Wilts Neurological Alliance www.swna.org.uk

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