In September 2019 we held two patient focus groups to hear about the experiences of local people using ophthalmology services. Their views will help us develop a community model so patients can have eye appointments closer to home without needing to go to hospital. The focus groups were held in Romsey and Winchester and we got some great feedback which will support our … [Read more...] about Community Ophthalmology focus groups
Service planning
Restricted Treatments and Procedures (RTaP)
Restricted Treatments and Procedures Policy Statement The CCG Policy does not define patient management pathways but rather specifies arrangements for access to NHS funding. All healthcare professionals working in the local NHS system and subject to West Hampshire CCG contracts are expected to be aware of and operate within the limits of the above Policy. This … [Read more...] about Restricted Treatments and Procedures (RTaP)
Quality co-production in mental health
In December 2019 a member of the quality team spent a week working with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust (SHFT) staff and service users and carers (about 25 all together) helping to facilitate a Quality Improvement project. The project is one of their Rapid Process Improvement workshops (RPIW) focusing on increasing therapeutic time on Hawthorns 2 ward, a mental health ward … [Read more...] about Quality co-production in mental health
New Milton Wellbeing Hub stakeholder workshop
A workshop was held in October 2019 in Bashley Village Hall to help us design a wellbeing hub in New Milton. The workshop was intended as an initial event – the first of many. A wide range of stakeholders were invited including representatives from New Milton Residents Association . More than 60 people attended the event and took part in activities to identify the needs … [Read more...] about New Milton Wellbeing Hub stakeholder workshop
GP mental health service co-production workshop
We work together with service users and people with lived experience of mental health issues to design care in GP practices that meet their needs. Our latest workshop in October 2019 helped to make sure we are on the right track. Feedback from patients and carers will be incorporated in the way we look after people experiencing mental health problems in primary care. … [Read more...] about GP mental health service co-production workshop