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12/12/2018

Wessex Voices cancer screening survey

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Wessex Voices is working with NHS England to explore why fewer women aged over 50 are going for cervical and breast screening appointments. If this describes you, we'd be really interested to understand your experiences and be grateful if you would complete this short questionnaire. http://bit.ly/wvscreeningsurvey

It should take no longer than 10 minutes.  You will be taking part in this anonymously. The closing date is the 17th February 2019.


We will share the findings of the survey with NHS England Public Health (Wessex), who will use them to inform their work with local GPs and with the national NHS screening programme. Your thoughts will also be used to inform local cancer awareness campaigns taking place in 2019.

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25/9/2018

Black and minority ethnic male cancer patients or carers needed for interviews

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Do you know, or work with, male cancer patients or carers from ethnic minority backgrounds? Would they be willing to share their experiences with brap? brap are an equalities charity working with NHS England to look at the lived experiences of ethnic minority cancer patients and their carers.

It would involve a 45 minute interview at a convenient time and location of your choosing. It could be a telephone interview if you would like. brap are able to cover the cost of local travel expenses for participants.

The findings from this project will be used to improve how the NHS responds to ethnic inequalities in the experiences of cancer patients in the future.

 If you are able to help or would like to discuss the project please get in touch with Asif Afridi on asifa@brap.org.uk  or on 0121 272 8455.



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4/9/2018

Patient Experience 2018 Report

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This report collates and catalogues the state of play in the NHS patient experience world. It looks at the nature and extent of the NHS’s feedback enterprise, outlines major findings from recent quantitative and qualitative surveys and raises critical questions about its value. 
It also recommends more support for NHS Patient Experience colleagues and the potential impact of cuts to Healthwatch funding.
Click here to read it.

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4/9/2018

Are you a smoker or an ex-smoker? NHS Wessex wants to hear from you.

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What makes it hard to quit?
Share your views about how they can help people give up smoking in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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29/8/2018

NHS Cancer Long Term Plan: call for evidence

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Cancer survival rates are higher than ever, and fewer people are dying from cancer.  But we know that that there is more to do so that every patient has the best chance of survival and receives the very best treatment. 

With a new five year funding settlement, the NHS is now developing a long-term plan.  This includes looking at future priorities for cancer care in England.  The NHS wants to hear from people, organisations and their networks about their experiences and priorities, including what has worked in your area.  They are also asking for responses to the following questions:

  1. What are your top three priorities for improving cancer outcomes and care over the next five and ten years?

  2. What more can be done to ensure that:
    More cancers are prevented?
    More cancers are diagnosed early and quickly?
    People can maintain a good quality of life during and after treatment?
    People with cancer have a good experience of care?

  3. How can we recruit, train and retain the workforce to deliver the changes we need and the priorities you have shared?

  4. How can we address variation and inequality to ensure everyone has access to the best diagnostic services, treatment and care?

Please send your feedback to the Wessex Cancer Alliance at England.wessexscn@nhs.net by the 10th September.  Your response will be used locally and also shared nationally.  Your answers will be confidential but it would be helpful if you could let us know who was involved in preparing your submission.  Thank you in advance.

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16/8/2018

Digital Health Patient and Public Voice (PPV) Partners Wanted

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NHS England are looking for expert PPV partners for a variety of groups who have a good knowledge and understanding of the health and care system nationally, regionally and/or locally to join their various advisory groups, and help shape NHS digital health services for people, patients and carers.
 
The main role of PPV partners is to ensure that patient voice is heard within the various groups by constructively challenging, offering insight and views from a patient/citizen perspective.
 
NHS E are specifically looking for PPV partners who can demonstrate an understanding of and who have a strong interest in digital health services and the opportunity they provide in empowering people and patients to manage their health and care.

Membership of the groups is for 12 months initially, and will then be reviewed.

The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd September 2018 (midnight). Interviews (face to face or online) will be held week commencing 17th September 2018.
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Please go to the application form and information pack to apply and for further details. If you would like to receive an application pack in other formats, such as hard copy, please contact england.digitalhealth@nhs.net.

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9/8/2018

Do you use the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Children's Nursing Service?

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If your child(ren) and family currently use the Community Children's Nursing Service in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth, the service would be very grateful for your feedback.  They will use this to make improvements for the future.  Please complete a short questionnaire by the 23rd August via the following links:
Parents: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CWB923B
Children: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CS8DLBL
The service are also looking for feedback from the Community Children's Nurses, GPs and Pediatric Consultants via the following questionnaires: 
CCN’s: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3FFGQSF
GPs: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/J68DH3F
Paediatric Consultant: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YBCKBP6
Thank you for taking the time to do this. 

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28/6/2018

Understanding why women aged 50 and are over aren't going for cervical and breast screenings. Tell us your experiences.

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If you are aged between 50 and 65 and don't go for breast or cervical (smear tests) screening, would you be prepared to talk about why this is?  Everyone taking part will receive a £20 voucher.

What do we want to ask you about? 
NHS England is concerned that the number of women over 50 years old going to their screening appointments is at a 17-year low.  It is really want to understand the range of reasons why women aren't taking up this important health check, and what might encourage them to go. 

Join us for an informal group discussion on:
  • Saturday 21st July 10-12pm - Crescent Surgery, 68 Palmerston Rd, Bournemouth BH1 4HT
  • Tuesday 24th July 6pm-8pm - Freemantle & Shirley Community Centre, Randolph St, Southampton SO15 3HE
  • Wednesday 1st August 6pm-8pm - Buckland Community Centre, Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth PO2 7BT
The discussion will be completely confidential. 

We will provide teas, coffee, cake and cover any travel/parking expenses. 

Places are limited so please book your place by contacting:
Sue Newell, Wessex Voices Project Officer
Email: sue.newell@helpandcare.org.uk | Mobile:  07595 424198
 
Sue will provide all practical details including how to get there. Please let her know if you have any specific needs to attend.
 
 

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14/6/2018

*Now closed. SCAS NHS FT 2018 Member satisfaction and Patient care survey

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SCAS NHS FT 2018 Member satisfaction and Patient care survey
 
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) 2018 Member satisfaction and Patient care survey is now open and it’s your chance to give your feedback and help shape the Trust’s plans for the year ahead.
 
It is important that SCAS, as a NHS Foundation Trust, takes account of feedback and views from members in our local communities who have used/use our emergency and non-emergency services.
 
Information is submitted anonymously via https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/875TF3G .
 
A summary of the results will be included in the next members’ newsletter and will also be published on the Trust's website.
 
Deadline for submitting the survey: Sunday 24 June 2018 at 23:59.
 
Please don’t hesitate to call Monica Moro on 01869 365126 if you require a hardcopy of the survey, or email getinvolved@scas.nhs.uk. 

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3/5/2018

*Now closed. Poole Hospital is looking to improve the experiences of older patients with cancer

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Dr Nicola Mellor, one of the elderly care registrars at Poole Hospital, is in the middle of a year long project looking to improve the experiences of older patients with cancer.  There is widespread recognition that older patients may have more complex needs and other health problems and social factors may impact on their access and response to treatment. 

​She is working to identify older patients who would benefit from having a geriatric/medical review alongside their oncology treatment and determining the impact of this review on their treatment.  As part of this, she is keen to engage with patients to find out what matters to them.

De Mellor is aiming to look at people over the age of 70 years but could stretch down to 65.  If they are willing to meet, she would be happy to travel to them if they're not based locally or can find somewhere to meet at the hospital.  She anticipates  using a semi structured interview to learn about their experiences and it may take 30-60 minutes of their time.  Her contact details are - email nicolamellor@doctors.org.uk or by mobile on 07920097662.  

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25/4/2018

* Now Closed. Thank you for your help* GP Patient Survey Steering Group

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The GP Patient Survey (GPPS) is an England-wide annual postal survey which asks people about their experiences of local general practice services. It is sent to over two million patients. 
We are looking for another PPV Partner to sit on the steering group to increase patient representation on it. If you would like to express an interest in this role you will need to have: 
•    related experience or knowledge of general practice, this could be as a user of GP services;
•    the ability to be a critical friend;
•    the ability to understand and evaluate a range of information and evidence.
You do not require professional knowledge of general practice or using survey data. 
Further information about the role, including how to express an interest in it, can be found on the Involvement Hub section of the NHS England website.  The closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 11 May 2018.

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11/4/2018

Living With & Beyond Cancer Event 18th July

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The Wessex Cancer Alliance team are putting on an event in July to look at how they can improve the information and support for people living with a diagnosis of cancer.    They want to learn from people’s experiences to ensure they are getting this right or what can be improved.
 
The invitees are anyone who has been affected by cancer and health or social care professionals working with cancer patients across Wessex.
 
Date:  Wednesday 18th July 2018: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: The Hilton Hotel, Bracken Pl, Chilworth, Southampton SO16 3RB
To book a place: email england.wessexscn@nhs.net
There is free parking and disabled access.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided.  Travel expenses can be claimed too.

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28/3/2018

* Now Closed. Thank you for your help* Patients with COPD are invited to discuss their views on lung cancer screening

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The project now have enough people for their research - Thank you to everyone who offered to help this piece of work.
The Wessex Cancer Alliance and Cancer Research UK are developing some guidance to help nurses detect early signs of lung cancer in patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

We want to speak to a few patients with COPD who have not yet been tested for lung cancer about their views on lung cancer screening and information.

We would like to invite them to have an informal discussion, which will last about 30 minutes. This can be over the phone or face-to-face. Travel and parking will be reimbursed.

To take part or for more information
contact Katie Greenfield
Email: Katie.greenfield@nhs.net
Mobile: 07730 381 177
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22/3/2018

*Now ended. Thank you for attending* Webinar: ‘Improving maternity services in Wessex’ 26th April, 10.30am

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‘Improving maternity services in Wessex’
(Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Dorset)

​Webinar: Thursday 26th April, 10.30am

Join us for this exciting webinar where you can hear about how feedback regarding maternity services in Wessex is being used to improve services. Hear directly from the Local Maternity System (LMS) boards of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and from Dorset. See how you can make a difference to improving maternity services in Wessex.
 
On 26th April at 10.30am…
Click: Join WebEx meeting         or go to link: https://healthsector.webex.com/healthsector/
Enter Meeting number: 957 237 630
Attendee access code: 107 870 58 
Join by phone   +44-800-9171950

If you require further assistance please contact: Costin Matei E: cmatie@nhs.net T: 07901116866  Or Sara Latham E: sara.latham2@nhs.net T: 07467689350
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28/2/2018

* Now Closed. Thank you for your help* Are you a lady from Eastern Europe and living in Dorset, Hampshire or the Isle of Wight? We would love to talk to you!

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Research shows that women from Eastern European countries are less likely to have cervical screening in the UK than British women. 

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Badania wykazały, że kobiety z krajów Europy Wschodniej mieszkające w Wielkiej Brytanii poddają się badaniom przesiewowym w kierunku raka szyjki macicy rzadziej niż Brytyjki.  


We would like to find out -
Why some women from Eastern European countries don’t use the NHS for screening?

Chcielibyśmy się dowiedzieć -
Dlaczego niektóre kobiety z Europy Wschodniej nie poddają się badaniom przesiewowym przeprowadzanym przez NHS?

What could be changed to encourage more women to attend?
Tell Wessex Voices (a collaboration between NHS England and five local Healthwatch in Hampshire and Dorset) what you think by completing this questionnaire. All questions are optional and feedback is anonymous.

Co można zmienić, aby zachęcić kobiety do udziału?
Powiedz Wessex Voices (efekt współpracy pomiędzy NHS England i pięcioma lokalnymi komisjami ds. zdrowia w Hampshire i Dorset), co myślisz, wypełniając poniższą ankietę. Wzięcie udziału w ankiecie jest dobrowolne, a ankieta jest anonimowa.

Please complete our questionnaire - below - and send it to sarah.brown@helpandcare.org.uk by Thursday 29th March. Please call 07966 529 721 if you have any questions.

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