BFSG Presentation - Regionalisation

Sharon ShakespeareSupport Group Project Officer

BFSG Regionalisation Presentation

Introduction & RoleThe aim of the pilot scheme & what it can

offerWhere, How, What will it be & Costs ?Areas not identified in the pilot schemeRegional Numbers & Point of Contacts Dates for Diary’sFeedback questionnaires & your viewsContact details & Questions

Introduction and Role

Sharon Shakespeare (Support Group Project Officer) HCPC Registered Social Worker & experience

Role & ResponsibilitiesProfessional ongoing Support & training to

members involved in the regional groupsProfessional guidance – Social Care

GovernancePoint of Contact – BFSG Regional Mutual

Support

The Aim of Regional Mutual Support

To offer regional mutual support to each other

To offer regular support in addition to the BFSG national events

To identify what members want locally and to strengthen local support networks within region

To assess & review pilot scheme at end of this year – Feedback to committee to assess

Where, How & What Costs?

Where – Scotland, Manchester & London /South East

How – Pilot scheme used as a learning tool – Cover a100mile radius – Aim: to actively include & to offer the choice to as many members as possible to improve outcomes for BFSG Members regionally.

What will it be – Casual cup of tea/Coffee or lunch

What costs - Cost of meal funded by SSAFA. Travel at members expense (BFSG Committee)

Areas not identified in the pilot scheme

Wales & NIDevonCornwall & SomersetNorth East – Tyne & Wear

National Family Events – Open to ALL members

Regional Numbers – 31st March

BFSG Members in the following Pilot Schemes:

Scotland Region (25) Fraserburth, Fife, Aberdeen, Angus, Dundee & Glasgow

Manchester Region – (92) Derbyshire, Midlands, Yorkshire, Merseyside &

LincolnshireLondon/South East Region – (56)

London, Kent, Hampshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey & Essex

Regional Point of Contacts – BFSG Members

Scotland: Mal Lockett & Member required

Manchester: Norma Langford & Ronnie Bariek (Additional member required)

London/South East: Helen Smith & Helen Perry

Dates for Diary’s

Regional Pilot scheme in 2014• Manchester Monday 10th February

(x 21)• Scotland Saturday 17th May (tbc) (feedback 31st March – 8/25)

• London/South East: Saturday 14th June • Manchester Sunday 29th June

Feedback questionnaires & your views

• Aim: To find out what we can do better to reach a successful outcome for regionalisation for all members

Evaluation will take place after each event -

feedback formsMembers comments, views & opinions encouragedA report wrote to summarise the event to feed back

to BFSG Committee at the end of this yearAn example: Scottish feedback – identified?Feedback from all BFSG Members very much

appreciated

Feedback Form – To All & Soon• Do you feel there is the need for BFSG Regional Group meetings &

Where?

• How often do you think a BFSG Regional Group meeting should be?

• What form do you think BFSG Regional Group meetings should take and do you have any ideas on how this could be achieved?

• How far do you think is reasonable to travel (10/30/50/100 miles)?

• What day of the week would best suit you and your family?

• Do you consider a 4hour regional meeting beneficial to meet your needs

Contact details & Questions

SSAFA Point of contact for BFSG Regionalisation:

Sharon ShakespeareSupport Group Project Officer

T: 07826671786E: sharon.s@ssafa.org.uk

Questions ?

Thank You for Listening