Weaving Networks in MAKI

Following the first formal meeting of the MAKI QI Network we recognised this is not only about establishing another network as such, as there are already so many amazing things happening in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands. This is more around how do we weave between different pieces of work to learn and share.  These are the dates of the next meet ups where we also shall have guest speakers. Please email me [email protected] for the link to join. We are really keen to learn and share so please also get in touch if you would just like a chat about how we can connect.

Network Weaving in MAKI dates where we are also delighted to have some great speakers

2nd June 10.30-12 Guest Speaker Gozie from the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland who is the Digital Network Officer, supporting the Digital Citizen Panel to influence digital health strategies based on lived experience.

21st July 10.30-12 Guest Speakers Susan from the Befriending Networks https://befriending.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Final.-February-13-2025-SIAL-Forum-Report.pdf also Mahailia from the TSI who shall also be sharing on Communities Working Together and using the Art of Hosting https://artofhosting.org/

25th August 10.30-12 Guest Speakers Careen from the Promise whose work involves collaborating with people and organisations across Scotland to drive forward the change needed to keep the promise. The promise exists so that children and young people in Scotland can grow up loved, safe and respected https://thepromise.scot/what-is-the-promise/about  and also Sean from Autistic Knowledge Development.  Autistic Knowledge Development is an autism think tank. Led entirely by autistic people, who are accomplished professionals in their own fields. They create innovative new projects for the autistic community and all their work is designed to improve the life opportunities of autistic people. They are a driver for creating the change the autistic community needs. https://autisticknowledgedevelopment.org/  This may also be of interest https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/embrace-autism-report-published/

We also recognise the value of sharing learning together through webinars and active learning sessions and are exploring ideas, this includes the wellbeing of those who support others so please watch out for details of Monthly Mindful Moments, short 15min online sessions offering ideas for selfcare and wellbeing

We are also exploring how we share what was discussed at previous meet ups and resources. More on this to follow