Join our Steering Group!

About the Network

Cambridge Mental Health Network brings together organisations and individuals working across mental health in Cambridge. It provides an opportunity to connect, share knowledge and good practice, build relationships and explore ways of working together to improve local mental health support.

We want to grow the Network, reach new people and organisations, and make sure that different voices, perspectives and experiences help shape our work.

About the opportunity

We are looking for new members to join our Steering Group and help shape the Network's development and future direction.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with knowledge or experience of mental health in Cambridge, whether through professional work in the voluntary and community sector, involvement with local organisations and services, personal experience of mental health challenges or accessing mental health support, or a combination of these.

As a Steering Group Member, you would work alongside others to:

• Help identify the Network's priorities and shape its future activities.
• Bring new perspectives, connections and ideas to the Network.
• Help reach organisations, professionals and communities who are not currently involved.
• Encourage knowledge-sharing, partnership working and collaboration across the local mental health sector.

Who would this suit?

Someone who is interested in mental health, enjoys connecting people and organisations, and would like to contribute to improving local support.

You don't need previous committee experience, formal qualifications or a senior position. We value different kinds of knowledge and experience. What matters most is your interest, your perspective and your willingness to contribute.

What could you gain?

Being part of the Steering Group is an opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful contribution to improving mental health support and collaboration in Cambridge.
• Have a voice in shaping the direction and priorities of a local network.
• Connect with a wide range of organisations, professionals and people with shared interests.
• Exchange ideas, knowledge and good practice, and learn about different approaches to mental health support.
• Develop new relationships and explore opportunities for partnership working.
• Bring your own experience, skills and perspectives to a wider conversation and help influence positive change.
• Develop your own knowledge, confidence and understanding of the local mental health sector.

Time commitment

The Network currently meets approximately four times a year. Steering Group members may also be invited to attend up to four additional planning meetings or contribute to activities between meetings, depending on their availability and interests.

We aim to make involvement flexible and accessible, recognising that people have different commitments and capacities.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more, please get in touch for an informal conversation. There is no obligation to commit before you have had the opportunity to understand more about the role.

Help us build a stronger, more connected mental health community in Cambridge!