Northern Neurological Voices

Northern Neurological Voices (NNV) was established in March 2011, initially in South of Tyne although we now having a growing membership in North of Tyne and across Northumberland.

(See below for the Membership Form)

NNV has been developed to ensure that people with  a neurological  condition and their carers have an opportunity to use their experiences to influence service design and improve a whole range of services provided by the NHS, Local Authorities and the voluntary sector?

If you would like to represent the interests of people with long term neurological conditions or their carers in your area then join our Voices.

The aim of the Northern Neurological Voices is to put the people who matter at the heart of service design and commissioning, so that you receive the service, treatment, information and support that you need how and when you need it.

It isn't good enough that people who need specialist services only get asked about the quality of their experience after they have received it - that is, if they do get asked! It is important that they are consulted at the concept and design stage and all along their care and treatment pathway.  We want you to make a difference by telling your story, contributing to debate and discussion and taking part in surveys by 'phone, face to face and on the internet.

By sharing your experience you could improve life for others with a neurological condition in your local area.  Our Northern Neurological Voices is here to help...

As a member you will:

• Receive regular newsletters and information about services and policy
• Contribute to debates on information about neurological conditions, self management education programmes, community rehabilitation, benefits information and generally what works and doesn't work and what could be improved
• Take part in surveys
• Take part in service design and reconfiguration
• Share your experience
• Receive feedback on how your voice made a difference

Watch our film and see how members of Northern Neurological Voices are raising awareness about the Northern Neurological Alliance.   We can make a difference - together.

Membership form avaliable clicking here

Contact: Kate Bowman, or telephone 0191 478 5959 (ext. 205).