West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Stroke Delivery Network Patient and Carer Assurance Group Representatives

We welcome new applications

The NHS has identified stroke care and treatment as a priority. To shape the future of stroke services we need local people and organisations to come together, to ensure the best possible care and treatment for people following a stroke.

In West Yorkshire and Harrogate patients, families and carers affected by stroke are needed to share their experiences, to help shape the future of stroke services, and hold the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network to account. This exciting opportunity ensures that the views of people with lived experience of stroke are included in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network’s work.

The Integrated Stroke Delivery Network are looking to recruit a group Chair and a number of patient and carer representatives, who have experience of living with or caring for someone affected by stroke, to form a stroke patient and carer assurance group. This group will meet bimonthly and will be responsible for reviewing, scrutinising and informing the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network's work plan.

The Chair of this group will also be responsible for attending the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network board meetings, which takes place four times a year.

These roles will be voluntary, but reasonable expenses (i.e. travel) will be covered by the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network board for all roles and membership reviewed at 12 monthly periods. Applications are particularly welcome from woman and people from ethnic minority communities. There is currently no end date for new applications.

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Stroke Delivery Network Patient and Carer Assurance Group Representatives application form

Responsibilities of the Chair

Facilitate the discussions at meetings and ensure all members views are listened to and heard.
Update the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network board on the outcomes of the stroke patient and carer assurance group meetings.
Update the patient and carer assurance group on the actions of the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network stroke board.
Invite members of the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network board to the stroke patient and carer assurance group as and when appropriate. This will enable the group to keep up to date with developments in all areas of the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network’s work and to enable the group to review ongoing work plans and proposals.
Inform and support where necessary the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network Manager and Clinical Lead in relation to engaging the wider community of people affected by stroke in the work of the Integrated Stroke Delivery Network.
Participate in the recruitment of patient and carer representatives as necessary, including being a member of an interview / introductory panel.

Responsibilities of the Deputy-Chair

To fulfil the above responsibilities in the absence of the Chair.

Chair and Deputy-Chair roles

We are looking for people who:

Have experience of stroke; this could be personal experience or through supporting a family member/friend
Have an awareness of the health and social care system and have an appreciation of the complexity of working across organisational boundaries and joint working
Are able to listen closely and learn from other stroke survivors and carers, their questions and comments
Have the ability to distinguish between personal views and those of other people affected by stroke
Are interested in improving health care
Can read and absorb complex information (with support if needed)
Can confidently participate in group discussions, and listen to and respect differing opinions
Are willing to learn and ask for help
Are willing to promote equality of opportunity and take every opportunity to eliminate discrimination.
Are comfortable with asking questions and being asked questions
Live within West Yorkshire and Harrogate.

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Stroke Delivery Network Patient and Carer Assurance Group Representatives application form

Responsibilities of the patient and carer representatives

To participate in the Stroke Patient and Carer Assurance Group meetings every 2 months. Each meeting will last up to two hours. The meetings will be online via video links using Zoom software (IT support can be provided).
To be actively engaged with other people affected by stroke and the public to keep well informed of their experiences and what is important to them.
To identify how you can work with your local hospitals to ensure views of people with lived experience are taken into account.
Scrutinise the ISDN’s work plan to ensure that it is based on insight into what is important to people affected by stroke and includes appropriate plans for patient and carer involvement.
Inform and support the ISDN’s patient and carer involvement activities, helping to ensure that appropriate and effective practices are used.
Review documents between meetings and provide feedback.
Support members of the ISDN Board to integrate the voice of lived experience into their proposals and decision making.

Patient and carer representatives

We are looking for people who:

Have experience of stroke; this could be personal experience or through supporting a family member / friend.
Have an interest in the health and social care system and contribute to meeting discussions about what works well and what could be improved.
To listen and respect the views and opinions of other members of the group.
To ask for support when needed to ensure your participation is maximised and you feel included.
Feel able to ask questions and provide answers or feedback.
To be able to relay information from other groups, contacts of people who may have experience of stroke.
Live within West Yorkshire and Harrogate.

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Stroke Delivery Network Patient and Carer Assurance Group Representatives application form

What we can offer you

The opportunity to work on regional improvements to stroke care and treatment.
We recognise that members may have symptoms of stroke which impairs their cognitive, physical and communication skills and therefore support, guidance and training will be available to carry out your role effectively. This includes ensuring additional support is provided where it is required to ensure involvement is accessible to all.
Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses such as travel.

Interested in applying?

We are welcoming new applications.

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Stroke Delivery Network Patient and Carer Assurance Group Representatives application form

If you are interested in this role, and you would like to know more, or need support to complete your application, please contact:

Bébhinn Browne, Senior Programme Manager for Long Term Conditions

Email: bebhinn.browne1@nhs.net

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Stroke Delivery Network Patient and Carer Assurance Group Representatives

We welcome new applications

Responsibilities of the Chair

Responsibilities of the Deputy-Chair

Chair and Deputy-Chair roles

Responsibilities of the patient and carer representatives

Patient and carer representatives

What we can offer you

Interested in applying?

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