They will begin their task on 31 March this year.The eight member Group including representation from the Association of Directors of Social Work, the NHS and local advocacy will draw on expertise and support from all in Scotland with an interest in advancing and improving the daily lives of those with a mental illness.Specifically, the Group will seek to support, influence and advance the further development of mental health services in Scotland and offer advice locally, and to the Scottish Executive, on solutions and best practice in the full implementation of the Framework for Mental Health Services in Scotland agenda for change and improvement in mental health services.