Ever throught about becoming a volunteer
At this time of year when we are about to make a New YearŐs Resolution, why not
make one that will take you out to meet people and to help your community?
Your local "Patient and Public Involvement in Health Forum" is looking for new members in your area. If you have some time on your hands and are a user of the NHS, which most of us are, you are eligible. You don't need to have a background in healthcare, merely an interest in it.
The Forums are made up of local people who are interested and enthusiastic about the health of their local community making sure that the local NHS is able to effectively and efficiently meet the health needs in the area.
This is a government initiative which gives the Forum the right to examine services provided by all NHS providers and to make suggestions for improvements. They deal with a wide range of issues, yet many people have never heard of PPI Forums, which is a terrible shame.
If you would like further information on PPI Forums you can contact the Forum Support Organisation on 0845 0093477.
Why not make that New Years Resolution one that helps the whole community?