Julia Cowie Associates DipTP MA MPH

  
jcowie@ndt.org.uk

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I work for the NDT in Scotland, for Values into Action and for Quality Network.
Having been Learning Disability Strategy Manager in Lanarkshire and Grampian, I have experience in inclusive strategy development.  I  have also facilitated participative research, stakeholder events and workshops with parents and people with learning disability.
Recent work has included developing the Safe and Active training workshops which are about being confident and keeping safe in the community. These have been piloted with 6 self advocate groups across Scotland. A training pack and video will be prepared and we are looking for funding to train trainers from self-advocate groups in using the training material. The groups also took part in the Scottish Executive’s Hate Crime consultation.
I am currently working with voluntary sector, local authority and health partners on quality assurance, social inclusion, Direct Payments, person centered approaches and self-advocacy.
Previously I have held senior posts in housing, health service commissioning, joint working and strategy development.

OBJECTIVES

My overall work objective is to ensure that people’s experience of public service is as good as it can be – accessible, equitable, of high quality, meeting need and engendering confidence.

QUALIFICATIONS