Thank you to everyone who has been involved in YourÌývoice,Ìýyour ÌÇÐĹÙÍø since we launched this programme back in November.ÌýIt’sÌýbeen fantastic to hear from so many of you.Ìý
For anyone whoÌýhasn’tÌýyet heard of YourÌývoice,Ìýyour ÌÇÐĹÙÍø, this is a programme designed to put you, our members, at the heart of everything we do.  You can keep up to date here:ÌýYour voice your ÌÇÐĹÙÍøÌý
The past few years have brought a lot of change and, with that, some significant challenges. We recognise that weÌýhaven’tÌýalways got everything right, butÌýwe’reÌýcommitted to improving the way we work with you, to rebuilding trust and making sure that every member feels valued,ÌýheardÌýand involved.Ìý
Over the past four months,Ìýwe’veÌýbeen working closely withÌýEastsideÌýPeople, an independent consultancy supporting this programme, to create opportunities for honest conversation that will help us better understand what meaningful engagement looks like. Thousands of you have contributed your voices by responding to our member engagement survey, attending focus groups, taking part inÌýinterviewsÌýand sending in ideas and feedback to the team.Ìý
In March, Phil James, our CEO, will share some feedback and reflections from the first phase of this programme, so please look out for the video in one of our upcoming e-bulletins.Ìý
What’sÌýhappening nowÌý
In March and April,Ìýwe’reÌýmoving onto the next phase of the programme.ÌýEastsideÌýPeople will be running a series of creativeÌýpractical workshops, working with members to co-create a better approach to member engagement. Some of these are happening online, and some will be taking place at network meetings and Making Connections events. Many of you expressed an interest in taking part in these when you filled out the survey, and as spaces are limited,Ìýwe’veÌýsent out invitations to aÌýselectionÌýof members from across the UK, stages of career and areas of the profession. So far, the workshops are provingÌýreally popular, but there are still a few places available, so please do email us atÌýyourvoice@bacp.co.ukÌýifÌýyou’reÌýinterested in taking part.Ìý
WhyÌýthis mattersÌý
We know members care deeply about the profession and want to contribute theirÌýexpertise. We also know engagementÌýhasn’tÌýalways felt as clear or accessible as it could be. This programme is about learning from that so we can do things differently, then build approaches together that are inclusive and sustainable.Ìý
Looking aheadÌý
This is ongoing work.ÌýWe’llÌýcontinue to share updates as opportunities open throughout the year, and there will be further opportunities to get involved. Your voice really does matter to us, and through this programme, we intend that it will help shape what comes next.Ìý
If you have any questions or would like to share feedback directly, you can contact us atÌýyourvoice@bacp.co.ukÌý
We’reÌýlooking forward to continuing to listen, learn and work together to build a stronger, more connected ÌÇÐĹÙÍø.Ìý
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