Have your say on future of our health care
Younger people are being given an opportunity to have their say on the future of health and care services.
NHS and local authority organisations are inviting all local residents to say what they need to live healthier and happier lives as part of a new campaign called Our Health Our Future.
Organisations involved are keen to hear the often overlooked views of younger people who will be using services in the future.
Answers will be used by health and care providers as they work to publish a forward looking plan this autumn which will set out how everyone will be able to access the services and support they need. The new plan will outline a local response to priorities laid out in the NHS long-term plan which was published in January.
Tracey Cox, chief executive officer for Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Groups, said: “Health and care organisations and local authorities are developing a bold plan for the next five years that will ensure our services provide support through every stage of people’s lives, so they start well, live well and age well.
“In order to plan for the future, we need to know what matters, so we’re asking everyone to take a few minutes to fill in our survey and make sure their views are heard.
“We also want residents to make an effort to share their views with family and friends so, together, we can build healthier communities.”
The survey is open until the end of July and takes around 10 minutes to complete. It can be filled in online at www.ourhealthourfuture. org, by asking for a paper copy at local GP surgeries or by sharing your views at one of the engagement events taking place over the area over the coming weeks.
Copies are also available by emailing bswccg.ourhealthourfuture@nhs.net or by calling 03333 219464. Survey answers are anonymous.