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davidc-k
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In another thread, ramboghettouk makes some strong points about service users who are paid for their involvement.
I think this is a big topic in itself so I've started this thread to see if we can unravel it a bit.
There seem to be a number of issues at stake:
Is payment for involvement a good or bad thing in principle?
Is there a difference between payment for a piece of involvement (eg filling in a questionnaire, attending a meeting) and being paid as a service user involvement worker?
Do service providers pay more attention to service users involvement when they've paid for it?
I'm sure there are many other equally good questions, and maybe even some answers...
I think this is a big topic in itself so I've started this thread to see if we can unravel it a bit.
There seem to be a number of issues at stake:
Is payment for involvement a good or bad thing in principle?
Is there a difference between payment for a piece of involvement (eg filling in a questionnaire, attending a meeting) and being paid as a service user involvement worker?
Do service providers pay more attention to service users involvement when they've paid for it?
I'm sure there are many other equally good questions, and maybe even some answers...