Changes to Whatapp group format for "Improving Health Outcomes for Pendle"

Tag Line: “To share updates on Pendle’s Community Health and Wellbeing Projects and services”

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This WhatsApp group has been created to facilitate information sharing related to the local community services and projects in Pendle. The group includes people of Pendle in both local community, voluntary and faith sector, statutory services, local authority, charities and trusted members of the community.


The group administrators are responsible for monitoring content and enforcing guidelines to help maintain a healthy and engaging online community. The administrators will ensure the chat remains civil, removing inappropriate or harmful content, and fostering a positive environment for all members. All new members will be required to confirm that they support the group principles listed below prior to being approved by the administrators.

Eligible members will either be employed by or volunteer for a community group or organisation delivering health and wellbeing services and, or activities. The group will be reviewed quarterly to ensure members are engaged and meet the above criteria.

The announcment will appear as follows
 
Important Announcement: Group Format Change to WhatsApp Community
We are now ready to start the transition of this group into a WhatsApp Community format.
Why the Change?
Moving to a Community format offers several benefits:
Better organisation: meaning can create topic-specific sub-groups (e.g. events, funding, training) under one umbrella.
Improved communication: Announcements can be shared more clearly without getting lost in general discussion.
Greater reach: It allows for more structured collaboration across different organisations and groups.
Enhanced privacy: Members’ phone numbers are hidden in announcement channels, offering more control over visibility.
What You Need to Do
If you would like to continue being part of this space and transition into the new Community format, please do the following within the next 14 days:

1. Read the updated Group Principles and Statement of Purpose (attached to this message).
2. If you agree with the principles and wish to remain involved, please reply in the group with:
   - Your Full Name
   - Your Job Title
   - Your Organisation Name

This information will help us ensure that all members meet the eligibility criteria and are transitioned smoothly into the new format.
About the Group
This space is designed to:
- Share updates on Pendle’s Community Health and Wellbeing Projects and Services
- Connect people from the community, voluntary, faith, statutory, and charity sectors
- Promote respectful, inclusive, and professional communication
Please take a moment to review the attached guidance. If you have any questions, feel free to message one of the admins directly.
The transition will take place at 10am on the 21st July. There will be reminders that will be sent out via this page to prompt regularly before this date and time. 

Thank you for being part of this growing and supportive network. We look forward to continuing our shared work in improving health outcomes for Pendle!

Group Principles
This group is a safe, engaging space to share and exchange information on community health events and services.
The following simple guidelines are designed to ensure the main goals and objectives of the space are adhered to, whilst keeping members safe and secure. Its primary purpose is to build community engagement, foster effective communication and establish effective and positive collaborative working. Please stay on topic – Avoid Spamming!
- Only share groups and services that you are willing to promote; and share media in relation to upcoming events. Please use this platform as outlined above. Other social media platforms are available for sharing videos and photos which celebrate the success of projects and events taken place.


- All members are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct. We are all here to share and learn. Please respect people’s values and beliefs, keeping discussions and language inclusive and open minded, avoiding political and or religious leanings.


Confidentiality is key: What is shared in this group must comply with GDPR guidelines, always remembering that you are representing your organisation. This group is for professional and public use, please do not share any personal details or media.
All members are asked to be mindful of when posting to ensure people are not disturbed late at night.


- Any concerns with group conduct can be raised to administrators, who can be identified using the ‘group info’ tab.


- Members may leave the group at any time.