BarnsBeste’s network activities involve organising and running networks of clinicians, researchers, government agencies, organisations and resource persons relevant to the field. The networks meet regularly and contribute by sharing experience, knowledge about needs and challenges, and good practice; providing input for the further development of the field; and improving the quality of existing systems.
National Professional Network for Municipalities
BarnsBeste’s municipal network is an interdisciplinary network that helps support evidence-based work with children as next of kin in municipalities. Its purpose is to increase knowledge, expertise and collaboration relating to children as next of kin and bereaved children. Four meetings are held each year, some in collaboration with the network for specialist health services. Participants come from 22 municipalities and represent a range of professions.
For more information, contact: mary-ann.esperaas@sshf.no orbarnsbeste@sshf.no
National Professional Network for Specialist Health Services
BarnsBeste runs a network for specialist health services. The network supports evidence-based work with children as next of kin in specialist health services. All relevant health trusts, as well as selected private hospitals, are members of the network. Each trust is represented by professionals who coordinate work with children as next of kin.
For more information, contact:barnsbeste@sshf.no
Research Network
BarnsBeste’s Research Network is a national, interdisciplinary network that contributes to increased knowledge about children as next of kin by initiating, conducting and disseminating research.
The network meets annually for a two-day gathering. New research and relevant topics are presented and discussed at these gatherings.
For more information, contact:bente.birkeland@uia.no/ barnsbeste@sshf.no
Nordic Networks
BarnsBeste participates in a Nordic network comprising government agencies and national centres of expertise from Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The network meets annually to share information and collaborate on projects and initiatives.
In between meetings, the network shares relevant news and assists one another when needed.
For more information, contact:barnsbeste@sshf.no
National Network for Children’s and Young People’s Voices
BarnsBeste’s network for children’s and young people’s voices includes nationwide organisations in the fields of substance use, somatic health, mental health and bereavement. They have all been invited because of their commitment to working with children as next of kin.
The purpose of the network is to improve and ensure the quality of work relating to children as next of kin and bereaved children. Representatives from the organisations, appointed at management level, participate in the network.
For more information, contact:barnsbeste@sshf.no
Children Under the RadarNetwork
Children Under the RadarThe network consists of implementation coordinators at health trusts that are working on, or planning to implement,Children Under the Radar.
The purpose of the network is to provide participants with relevant professional knowledge they can use in their work at their health trust, enable them to share experiences with participants from other health trusts, and discuss and collaborate on current challenges and solutions. The network meets twice a year.
You can read more aboutChildren Under the Radarhere.
For more information, contact:barnsbeste@sshf.no