Ashfield Voluntary Action works in partnership with NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to support their work with patients.
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire wants to make sure that they involve patients when developing and delivering health services, so that they best meet the needs of patients. To do this, they have asked us to help them to make sure that everyone has the chance to comment and feedback on services.
Ashfield Voluntary Action works closely with NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire bringing our contacts with the wider community and local knowledge to help them to capture the patient voice - ensuring that they have input into the provision of healthcare.
Some patient groups may be at risk of encountering additional barriers whilst accessing health services (for example people who are: homeless, have experienced domestic abuse, have mental health difficulties, or have other factors in their lives which can mean that they find it more difficult to access the health services they need). It is particularly important that their views are also reflected otherwise there is a risk that they may not access the services they need.
As an infrastructure organisation supporting other voluntary and community groups in the District, Ashfield Voluntary Action is well-placed to work in partnership with community and voluntary groups. This provides the opportunity for seldom heard groups to be included when new services are being developed.
Ashfield Voluntary Action also provides wide-ranging support to Patient Participation Groups. To find out more about our work to support patient groups click HERE.
Ashfield Voluntary Action also works to support health groups, self-help groups and attends health events and promotions. Our work is to help improve the lines of communication between health service and patient.
To find out more about our work around patient engagement, please contact:
Sarah Taylor
Ashfield Voluntary Action
The Health & Voluntary Action
The Health & Well Being Centre
Portland Street
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 7AE
Tel: 01623 555 551
Email: s.taylor@ashfieldvoluntartyaction.org.uk