Changing social care: an inclusive approach

Stakeholder participation: How are you doing?

How well do you feel you understand the benefits of involving all stakeholders and the steps necessary to facilitate genuine participation (see Resources below)?
What steps have you taken to identify your stakeholders?
How clearly do you understand the relevance of each group to the planned improvements?
How have the method, timing and extent of participation been agreed with individual stakeholders?
How have you made sure that everyone is clear about the extent to which the planned improvements can be influenced by stakeholders?
What systems are in place to ensure the organisation hears, responds to and acts upon feedback from stakeholders?
What training and support is in place for staff to help them with the process of engaging with wider stakeholders?
What information, support and training is available for stakeholders to maximise the value of their participation?

SCIE has published a range of guides to support the development of participation. You may find the following particularly helpful.