Aberdeenshire Involvement Network is made up to two Aberdeenshire self advocate groups who used to be called Aberdeenshire Powerful Voices Together and Aa’body Matters.  Both groups met together when meetings were online during the pandemic.  One member suggested they should stay as one big group, and in a vote everyone agreed.  There is now one group covering all of the Aberdeenshire called Aberdeenshire Involvement Network.

 

 

Hello and welcome

Hi I’m Julie.  I am helping the Aberdeenshire Involvement Network and Aa’body Matters to make sure they are listened to and respected.

 

 

 

 

 

Hi, I’m Ben one of the Co-Chairs for the Aberdeenshire Involvement Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi, I’m Reece one of the Co-Chairs for the Aberdeenshire Involvement Network

 

About us

 

 

 

 

 

Aberdeenshire Involvement Network is made up of two Aberdeenshire self advocate groups who used to be called Aberdeenshire Powerful Voices Together and Aa’body Matters.  Both groups met together when meetings were online during the pandemic.  One member suggested they should stay as one big group, and in a vote everyone agreed.  There is now one group covering all of the Aberdeenshire called Aberdeenshire Involvement Network.

The Aberdeenshire Involvement Network gives people with support needs a chance to share ideas and experiences about being involved in the decisions that affect their lives.  We talk about the Charter for Involvement and putting it into practice.

We also review local and national policies and make recommendations on how to make things better or more accessible.

The group has links with Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Aberdeenshire Provider Forum and NHS Grampian.

 

How can I get Involved?

Anyone with additional support needs can join Aberdeenshire Involvement Network.  You can phone or email Julie for more information.  You can ask whoever gives you support to contact Julie.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/elinvnetwork/

 

Meeting Dates

We meet every 2-3 months.  Sometimes we meet in person at C-Fine in Aberdeen and sometimes we meet on zoom.

If you are interested in attending these meetings please get in touch with Julie.

Information from Meetings

All minutes are provided in easy read format.