1. Engage SDEF Access Panel Conference 2015 Yvonne Wemyss National Inclusion Officer

2. Engage Connections Why do we connect with others? To share our knowledge To learn from each other To expand our business To raise our profile To seek greater influence To build stronger communities To promote social inclusion and equality for all To make change happen!

3. Engage SDEF with Access Panel Network Police Scotland Improving Communications NAST Scottish Prison Service NAST NHS Prioritising Health Services Transport Scotland Prioritising Transport Issues

4. Engage Connections What benefits have ‘we’ derived from this? Locally and nationally, we have improved our profile and reputation We have increased our business output and are being approached, as opposed to approaching, to assist with the work of Public Bodies We have increased our potential for income generation Individually and collectively we have increased our knowledge and skills Our confidence has increased as a direct result Our network has increased giving us more influence Unity equals strength!

5. Engage Connections And finally..... One of my Favourite quotes: ‘None of us are smarter than all of us!’ What you’ve said: ‘The Access Panel Training Programme has enabled you to network with other Panels. The best part has been sharing information and learning from each other’ Long may our journey continue!