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Be a Representative – Learning Disability Citizenship Board

Introduction

Inclusion North have an exciting opportunity for people with a lived experience of a learning disability to influence change within health and care in the North East and North Cumbria.

Citizenship Boards have been set up to make sure that people with a learning disability can have their voices heard within the Integrated Care System.

They are looking for members to join their Learning Disability Citizenship Board.

What Will the Board Do?

Members of the Learning Disability Citizenship Board will:

The board will have at least 26 members – 2 people for each local authority area.

Inclusion North will offer extra spaces to people who often do not have their voices heard, for example:

All members will receive an involvement fee for taking part in meetings and have travel reimbursed.

Application Process

Do you know someone/several people who might be interested in being a member of the boards?

If so, they can fill out the attached form and send it to: kimberly.bellhouse@inclusionnorth.org.

The first round of member selection will take place on 22nd March. You can still apply after this but there will be less spaces available.

Members will also vote for a co-chair to help plan agendas and facilitate meetings alongside Inclusion North.

If you need any more information on the boards or would like to arrange a conversation about them, please contact:

Learning Disability Citizenship Board: Anya Bonner – anya.bonner@inclusionnorth.org

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