ABSTRACT
The essential qualities of a Facilitator In different settings, and in a variety of ways, Facilitators help groups function more effectively. A useful way to describe their work is:
(Bentley, 1994)
In the NHS, Facilitators have helped groups by offering a wide range of practical assistance and moral support. They have provided ideas, informa tion, advice, direction, resources, support, training and tools and worked with practices in areas of both clinical and organisational development.