No Life Half Lived

• For the Dumfries Event, invitations were sent to Peer Support Groups in the South of Scotland: Christine Wakefield’s operational area. [...] • For the Inverness Event, invitations were sent to Peer Support Groups in the North of Scotland: Laura Campbell’s operational area. [...] • For the Glasgow Event, invitations were sent to Peer Support Groups in the West of Scotland: Tim Clark’s operational area. [...] Peer Developments • Rocket Science Review (a summary of the report was circulated to participants in advance and hard copies distributed around the tables on the day). [...] • Activity to implement recommendations: You said, we did • Development of the CHSS relationship with Peer Support Groups 4. Participation and Involvement Framework 5. [...] REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES MARCH 2024 REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS 8 NO LIFE HALF LIVED Comments and Suggestions arising from Discussion Sessions Purpose/Running of Peer Groups • Peer groups serve as social hubs for mutual support and activities. • Committee members/Group organisers just want to get on with attending and/or running their group. [...] • It was suggested that CHSS could develop an app for the provision of templates, information and advice, or as a way for Peer Groups to share information and keep in touch. [...] • General consensus is that an opt in system would be appropriate for CHSS insurance, depending on each group's specific needs and activities. Funding • There was general support for the concept of a small annual endowment for Peer Groups – to assist with day to day running costs such as venue hire, flyers/promotional materials, transport. [...] Campaigns/Policy • Peer Groups want to be involved in CHSS campaigns addressing issues like access to thrombectomy and rehabilitation services, with a focus on raising awareness and advocating for improved services.REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES MARCH 2024 REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS 11 NO LIFE HALF LIVED Format and Content of Future Assemblies • There was a general consensus in favour of regular b [...] • Understanding of the Peer Groups' role in the Participation and Engagement Framework was slightly lower (77% agreement).