How to get involved
Why do people want to be involved?
Lots of people with expert knowledge work in the NHS. But we need to hear from the people who
are our patients or who have been patients, their families and Carers so we can benefit from your experience and ideas. You don’t need any special qualifications. We need to hear from people of all ages, from all our local communities. The main thing is that you have an interest in helping to improve your local NHS and you can take part as much or as little as you want.
What does an involvement partner do?
An involvement partner can get involved in a number of things including:
• Review patient information and leaflets
• Contribute to service redesign projects
• Attend meetings and focus groups
• Share lived experience to improve care
• Help shape policies and decisions
• Participate in training and engagement events
What support will I receive?
As an involvement partner you’ll receive lots of support in your role such as:
• Choose activities that suit your availability
• No minimum number of hours required
• Induction, training and ongoing support from the involvement team
• Accessible formats available
• Reimbursements and out of pocket expenses
How can I get involved?
If you would like to get involved at the Trust, please complete the online registration form.
Please contact the team on 01274 228298 or email involve@bdct.nhs.uk to register your interest or for support with filling out the registration form.
If you are or know, a young person who would like to get involved at the Trust, find out more about our Young Dynamos Involvement Groups.
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