12 September 2016
Search is on to find Bristol’s first Healthcare Change Makers
A new drive to find local residents to become Bristol's
first Healthcare Change Makers is underway.
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust has
joined forces with Bristol Community Health and North Bristol NHS
Trust as part of a new approach to boosting the voice of local
people in the way their services are planned and
delivered.
Sixteen Healthcare Change Makers are being recruited with
the aim that they will represent all communities in the city as
part of a new group to influence and shape hospital and community
services. Volunteers are being offered professional training
in advocacy, problem solving, presentation skills and negotiation
in return for attending four to six meetings a year and
representing their local communities. Expenses for travel and
caring responsibilities will be paid.
Healthcare Change Makers Project Co-ordinator Nick Dean
said:
"Bristol's hospitals and community services are making a
real step change in the way that we involve our patients and users
in planning and adapting our services.
"Our Healthcare Change Makers might have ideas from their
experiences of being in hospital or caring for someone at
home. It could be views on anything ranging from visiting
hours to transport links or on topics from the national health
agenda.
"If anyone has enthusiasm, drive and commitment about
their local healthcare, with great ideas and a willingness to
collaborate we'd love to hear from them. We can offer free
professional training and the chance to be part of a new
opportunity to influence senior decision-makers and shape
healthcare in Bristol."
Director of Centre for Patient Leadership and Senior
Consultant at The King's Fund Mark Doughty said:
"This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested to
join a nationally recognised programme and become part of a team
getting involved in the future of local healthcare in
Bristol"
Two information sessions are available for anyone who
wants to know more or who needs help in filling application
forms. They are:
Monday 26 September 12.30 - 2pm at The Vassall
Centre, Fishponds; and
Tuesday 27 September 6 - 7.30pm at The Future Inn,
Cabot Circus
For more information and to register interest visit www.briscomhealth.org.uk
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