Clinical Reference Groups: patient and carer member recruitment launched
Apply by 26 April
The NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB) has opened the application process for patient and carer members of its 74 Clinical Reference Groups (CRGs) for 2013/14.
CRGs are responsible for providing the NHS CB with clinical advice regarding specialised services, and for promoting equity of access to high quality services for all patients, regardless of where they live. CRGs are also at the forefront of the drive to spearhead innovation, working with clinical leaders, patients and suppliers to identify and promote best practice; scanning the horizon for new treatment approaches; and taking action to improve patient experience and outcomes in the NHS.
This is an exciting time to join a CRG, as they take their place within the new commissioning structures of the NHS. The accompanying Guide to CRGs and Information Pack for Patients and Carers will provide you with more, detailed information about their work; where they sit within the NHS CB, and what it means to be a patient and carer member of a CRG. If you are interested in applying to be a patient or carer member, you will also find an application form which you can complete online.
The closing date for applications for membership is 26 April 2013.
To find out more about becoming a patient or carer member of one of these groups, please visit our CRG membership page where you will find a Guide to CRGs, an Information Pack and a link to the application form.
http://www.england.nhs.uk/2013/03/27/crg-members/
CQC Northern Roadshows and opportunity to join Clinical Reference Groups |
Please find attached information on a series of CQC Northern Roadshows taking place in May. I've also included details of how to apply to be a Carer or Patient representative on one of the specialist Clinical Reference Groups 4 of which are around specialist mental health services.
Mish Loraine
Co-Chair (With Alisdair Cameron) NTWSUCN
Development Worker
GMHUV
Room 204
Aidan House
Sunderland Road
Gateshead
NE8 3HU
0191 478 7475
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Please find the following documents for your reference
Clinical reference group info.doc