We wish to encourage applications from disabled people, including disabled people from all ethnic minority backgrounds.
The creation of the National Forum for Organisations of Disabled People (NFDP) is a recommendation in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit report ‘Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People’.
The Government recognises that it needs to increase involvement of disabled people, including disabled children and young people, in the development and delivery of policies impacting on their lives. The creation of the NFDP is one method within a broad strategy to achieve this.
Initial consultations are underway to gain insight into how disability organisations and disabled people want the Forum to operate. The results of this and future consultations will inform the ongoing work of the Advisory Group.
The remit of the Advisory Group will be to:
- offer strategic, confidential advice to Ministers and officials across government on the creation, composition, role, remit and reporting mechanisms of the new Forum.
Applicants must:
- have experience in disability issues and an understanding of the diverse range of concerns within the disabled people’s community;
- be able to identify, commission and drive forward specific projects;
- be able to use research material provided to formulate proposals and measure outcomes; and
- be able to work as part of a team.
We would also like applicants to:
- have credibility with disability organisations and disabled people; and
- have a basic understanding of how large organisations/the public sector works.
It is anticipated that the Advisory Group will be in place for 6 months and that there will be approximately 18 working days required within the 6 month period. This will include meetings and preparation time. The ability to be flexible regarding days of work is essential. An amount equivalent to loss of earnings will be paid and expenses will be reimbursed.
If you have any questions about the NFDP or being an Advisory Group member, or you want further information and application details, please telephone 020 7962 8278 or text phone 020 7712 2492 or write to:
Wilma Jackson, Disability and Carers
Directorate,
Room 124, The Adelphi,
1-11 John Adam St,
London WC2N 6HT
or email:
[email protected]
Information is available in alternative formats on request.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 September 2005.
