Submissions are now open.
We are asking for video submissions under 5 minutes (which can be taken on your phone or through Zoom/Teams etc) from individuals or teams either in a rural or urban location in a low or middle income country.
Before you create your submission read more about the Changemaker Challenge by clicking on the links below:
What is the Changemaker Challenge?
What should the video include?
How will the submission be evaluated?
All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of experts and the top 3 shortlisted will be showcased at the 26th July Clinical Exchange. We will announce the prize winner at this workshop.
The award for first prize covers the cost of registration for a place at the June 2025 NeuroID course in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The award also includes $800 USD towards travel and accommodation expenses. If a group submission wins then the lead applicant will receive the prize. See the NeuroID course website.
All participants will be awarded a Changemaker Challenge Certificate.
Submission deadline is June 30, 2024, 23:59 British Summer Time.
Register and upload your submission today!
If you have any difficulties with completing the form then please email: covidcns@liverpool.ac.uk
By submitting this form, you provide consent for the Global Brain Health Clinical Exchange Team to use your submission content for communication and promotion purposes.
Challenge Overview
You will be required to produce a video to showcase the change that, as an individual or team, you have made in your setting in relation to one or more of the five pillars of the World Health Organisation’s Intersectoral Global Action Plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders (IGAP):
- Raise policy prioritization and strengthen governance
- Provide effective, timely and responsive diagnosis, treatment and care
- Implement strategies for promotion and prevention
- Foster research and innovation and strengthen information systems
- Strengthen the public health approach to epilepsy
Each submission should:
- Present a solution/intervention addressing an issue impacting individuals with neurological disorders in your work based setting (either a new solution or an improvement to an existing solution). The examples can come from fields of advocacy, clinical care, education and many others: there are no restrictions.
- Explain how this change resulted from or relates to a previous Global Brain Health Clinical Exchange session
To make your video we suggest either using your mobile phone device or to record via an online video conference platform like Zoom, Teams etc. Please use a method of recording that you are comfortable with. The submission does not need to be a professionally recorded and produced video; it will be judged based on the solution it presents, not on the cinematographic skill.
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Timeline
- 26 APRIL: Global Brain Health Changemaker Challenge submissions open.
- 30 JUNE, 23:59 British Summer Time: Submissions close.
- 26 JULY, 14:00 British Summer Time: Top 3 submissions showcased and prize winner announced.
Video guidelines
All participating individuals and groups will be required to submit a video to showcase the change that you have made in your setting in relation to one or more of the five pillars of the World Health Organisation’s Intersectoral Global Action Plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders (IGAP).
Ideally the video must be 3 minutes in length, but we will accept videos under 5 minutes. Please note that we may edit longer videos down if selected, to add them to our website and social media platforms.
Participants are required to complete the following registration form: https://forms.gle/iJuNNqJKYVvwRLpK8 by 23:59 British Summer Time on June 30, 2024.
There will be a facility to upload your video within the form. If the upload does not work, then you can upload your video to WeTransfer* and add the hyperlink to your WeTransfer link to the submission form. If you have any difficulties then please email: covidcns@liverpool.ac.uk
All videos must include:
- A problem statement and a short description of the scale of the problem that you have tried to solve, including which of the IGAP pillars you are addressing.
- The approach and key actions you have taken, and the expected/ observed impact of your solution/intervention.
- Explain how this change resulted from learning or discussion related to a previous Global Brain Health Clinical Exchange session.
- Show us the setting where possible (with all due respect to patient consent and confidentiality).
Watch our helpful video which gives more detail on what your video should include:
*Note that it is not necessary to sign up or log into WeTransfer, simply click on the “I just want to send files” link and upload your large file here.
Evaluation & Awards
A panel of professional experts will evaluate each video presentation using the scoring criteria below.
All participants will be awarded a Changemaker Challenge Certificate.
The top three submissions will have their videos showcased at our last Clinical Exchange on 26th July 2024, where the prize winner will be announced. Our prize award covers the cost of registration for a place at the June 2025 NeuroID course in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The award also includes $800 USD towards travel and accommodation expenses. If a group submission wins then the lead applicant will receive the prize.
Evaluation Criteria
There are 7 evaluation criteria to meet, see below for details and how the submissions will be judged. All videos will be accepted for the Changemaker Challenge and will be reviewed by a panel of experts. All participants will be awarded a Changemaker Challenge Certificate.
The maximum number of points is 21.
Download a PDF version of Changemaker Challenge Evaluation Criteria.
| Criterion | Suggested questions | Scoring criteria |
|---|---|---|
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Problem understanding and knowledge of IGAP pillars |
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0 : Not addressed 1 : Minimal understanding of the issue, lacks clarity and problem statement is ill-defined 2 : The problem statement is relatively clear and understandable 3 : Demonstrates depth of understanding of the problem and the IGAP pillar, clearly defined and easy to understand |
| Connection to the Global Brain Health Clinical Exchange |
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0 : Not addressed 1 : Minimal or no connection 2 : Some explanation of link to previous session 3 : Clear description of how change made resulted from learning or discussion related to a previous session |
| Originality and innovation |
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0 : Not addressed 1 : Lacks innovative thinking and originality when compared to other solutions available 2 : Some innovative thinking but may lack originality i.e., overlap with existing solutions 3 : The change expresses strong innovative thinking - either a new solution or strong improvement to existing solution - shows how the current solution differs from others |
| Significance |
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0 : Not addressed 1 : Lacks clear impact or benefit 2 : Impact and benefits as described meet expectations 3 : Appeal, impact, and benefits exceed expectations |
| Reach |
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0 : Not addressed 1 : Lacks reach when compared to other solutions available 2 : Reasonable reach when compared to other solutions available 3 : The change impacts minority groups or those that have difficulty accessing care provided in the setting |
| Sustainability |
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0 : Not addressed 1 : Lacks a clear sustainable approach to ensure legacy of impact 2 : Some sustainable approaches have been considered and implemented 3 : The change shows a strong sustainable approach and legacy has been built into the change and implemented fully |
| Overall presentation |
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0 : Not addressed 1 : Difficulty in presenting idea, missing elements of presentation 2 : Presentation delivery lacks some clarity and organisation and is moderately creative 3 : Delivery is clear, well organised, and presented in a creative manner |
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