What's new

The LSC wants to create better channels for two-way communication with providers with whom we contract.

We understand that implementing change will be most effective by:

• working with our providers
• using their knowledge and experience to help shape training and materials to introduce legal aid reform.

Implementing change at a local level

We want to set up regional provider reference groups (PRGs) to address understanding and implementing change at a local level. 

We will have regional provider reference groups for both civil and crime. Membership will be around 10 legal aid fee earners and each group will meet a maximum of three times a year. 

Regional PRGs will hold their first meetings in early 2008.

How will the PRGs work?

The groups are not representative bodies and interested members of each group will be invited to apply.

The goal is a balance of experience, skills and knowledge and a commitment to effectively implement change.

The LSC will table papers for the groups to discuss that will help us develop good practice with regards to change.

Testing new ideas

We want to be sure that what we are proposing works. We will use these groups to test:

• new ideas as they emerge
• practicability or proposed new processes.

The PRGs objective is to develop a two-way dialogue about change issues.

I'm interested - what happens next?

You will need to complete the application form below. Please read the Terms of Reference first.

PRGs: Terms of Reference (PDF, 42 kb)

PRGs: Application Form (WORD, 133 kb)

Completed application forms should be sent to your local Regional Director (see table below).

The deadline is 4pm, 6 Dec 07.

For more information

The application form and the Terms of Reference are above.

Please contact your local Regional Director using the table below.