Shaping the future of local outpatient services

Outpatients are when someone has an appointment in a hospital or clinic but does not need to stay overnight. 

They are looking for members of the public, patients, and carers to join them for a virtual event to tell them what we should consider in the design of future outpatient care.

They want to improve the experience of patients, carers and families, GPs, and staff working in outpatient services by looking at the way people access care, how they manage their condition, and how the services work together and share information.

Now more than ever, they need to make sure services are as efficient as possible and fit for future. Covid-19 had a big impact on the amount of planned care the NHS has been able to provide. It is estimated that over 10 million people in England did not come forward for treatment when they might have needed it. Shropshire also has an older and ageing population which is something to celebrate but means we must plan for an increase in demand for certain services.

They have already started to have some very early conversations with local health care professionals and their views and experiences will help inform our next steps.

They are now looking for patients, carers, and members of the public to join them at an engagement event where their ideas and this early work will be shared. This is an exciting opportunity for you to give your feedback and share your views to help inform the design of future outpatient care in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. 

The Event:     Outpatient Services Public Engagement Session

When:             Friday 23 September 2022, 9.30am – 12.00pm

Where:            Via MS Teams, a link will be shared closer to the time

If you would like to join them and help shape local outpatient services please register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outpatient-services-public-engagement-session-tickets-394237022547