THE South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is looking for people to join their next Patient Participation Panel meeting to share their views, concerns and praises about the care and service provided to patients and members of the public across the South West region.

The next Patient Participation Panel meeting is on Friday, December 13 from 10am to 11.30am. You can join virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Panel members have a valuable voice and their feedback about their experiences of the Trust will help shape the ambulance service now and in the future. People who attend don’t have to be patients, anyone and everyone is welcome.

Deanne Hill, Patient Engagement Manager at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We are always looking for ways to improve the care and service we provide. We are keen to identify what matters most to our local communities, and the Patient Participation Panel offers a safe space for people to have their say in an honest and friendly environment.

“We want to hear all types of feedback (positive and negative) to help influence changes and make the services we offer better for our patients.

“Please help us by sharing your views, or by encouraging family and friends to attend this event. Your support can help make a difference to your local community, to the service we provide, and the way that we engage with our patients.”

It is easy and quick to join a meeting, they are held quarterly online and there is no commitment to take part every time or even for the whole meeting, people can drop in and out as time allows.

For more information about joining the Patient Participation Panel visit: https://www.swast.nhs.uk/patient-participation-panel or email: [email protected] .

You can also join the virtual Patient Panel directly via this Link .