Could you help improve the experience for mental health inpatients in the East Midlands?

Applications need to be received by 4 July 2021

The East Midlands Patient Safety Collaborative (PSC) is looking for people who have spent time receiving mental health inpatient services in the East Midlands, who would be happy to use their experiences to help improve local services.

They are inviting people who have spent some time in hospital, their carer’s and families to work with them to support the Mental Health Patient Safety Network to deliver the Mental Health Safety Improvement Programme.

The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network hold patient and public involvement at the heart of their programme.

They value the insight and understanding people have from using services. Groups will consist of NHS Professionals, Public Volunteers and a dedicated Engagement Officer to provide support. A small participation payment and out-of-pocket expenses will be offered.

Participants will be expected to attend to a monthly online meeting

The recruitment information can be accessed here.

Local VCSE organisations supporting communities with their mental health may want to share this opportunity with their beneficiaries.