Our local NHS Foundation trust is keen for the public to become official members of the trust.
Everyone who lives in Essex is eligible to be a member. Becoming a member is free and brings benefits such as:
* Having a say in the future development of the hospital
* Hearing things first and be consulted
* Comparng hospital practice & performance with other Trusts
* Voting in the election of the Board of Governors
* Receiving the governors? newsletter the FuTure
* Meeting clinical & administrative staff at events held throughout the county
You can join online here
We’d be interested to know if any onlinefocus readers are already members and how worthwhile they find it.
Secondly :
Essex, Southend and Thurrock Dementia Strategy is currently being consulted on. You can view the consultation at
www.engageessex.org.uk
The aim is to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their carers and to access high quality diagnosis, treatment, support and advice throughout Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
The draft strategy seeks comments on the following questions:
* Is there anything that has been missed which would help us to deliver the Essex Southend and Thurrock Dementia Strategy?
* Does this Strategy fully address issues of equality and diversity and the needs of particular groups?
* What are your priorities for implementation? What can and should be done first?
The purpose of the draft Essex, Southend and Thurrock Dementia Strategy is to provide an overarching statement of how the objectives of the National Dementia Strategy can be collectively met across Essex whilst allowing the flexibility required to respond to ‘local need’.
Thanks to RDC Cabinet member Councillor Jo McPherson for pointing this out to us.