People and communities are important to us because they help improve all aspects of the healthcare we provide, including patient safety, patient experience and health outcomes – giving people the power to live healthier lives.
VOICE is a network of groups, charities and individuals in our community which have a passion to make improvements to their local healthcare services. The network works closely with the Patient Experience and Engagement team as well as making valuable connections with other groups and individuals involved in VOICE.
VOICE members play an important role in contributing to decisions about service changes and developments, sharing feedback from their networks about how we can improve the experience of patients and their loved ones. Members are also instrumental in connecting with minority groups and existing community associations.
Being part of VOICE enables groups and charities to assist with quality improvement projects, and helps us to engage with our patients and community about what matters most to them. VOICE members are real assets to the organisation and offer invaluable support to drive change throughout the Trust and community.
Why become a VOICE member?
- An opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of patients and their loved ones
- First-hand knowledge of key developments across the Trust
- An opportunity to influence the clinical and building design of the new hospital building
- Access to influential contacts
Groups and charities part of the VOICE network
- Our Special Friends
- Breathe Easy
- The Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership
- Lymphoedema Support Suffolk
- Chronic Pain Support Group
- Steel Bones
- Alzheimer's Society
- Upbeat Heart Support in Suffolk
- Ace Anglia
- Parkinson's Support Group
- Health and Wellbeing - Help, Advice, Resources - Suffolk Libraries
- Women's Health Hope – Women's Health Hope
Apply to join the VOICE network
If you are part of a group, a charity or are an individual that feels passionate about making improvements to West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, the local community then please fill out the application form below.