Levels of involvement

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Levels of involvement DoH (2006) based on
McHarron A Nettle M (1999) Payments to Service
Users Guidance paper 1. NHS Executive, West
Midlands Partnership in Mental Health
LEVEL 1
Simply informing people of what is planned or has
already been decided
LEVEL 2
Consulting on decisions, offering opinions,
listening to feedback
LEVEL 3
Deciding together, encouraging additional ideas
or options, seeking joint decisions
LEVEL 4
Acting together, not only deciding jointly what
to do, but actually doing it together in
partnership
LEVEL 5
Encouraging independent initiatives. Helping
others to do what they want.
Increased commitment, dedicated time, skills,
expertise
Increased need for payment