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NHS In Darlington Looking For New Volunteers

26th September 2018 by jbarber

The NHS in Darlington is on the lookout for new enthusiastic volunteers to help influence local decision making.

NHS Darlington Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is hoping to recruit new members to their Community Council, who will help shape and deliver new services in the area.

The Community Council, run by Healthwatch Darlington on behalf of the CCG, hosts bi – monthly ’Tea and Tell’ sessions held in community venues across Darlington providing an opportunity for  members of the public to get involved in the CCG’s decision making process relating to local health services.

Members are also responsible for feeding back decisions made by the CCG Governing Body to local patients, carers and the public.

Volunteers also play a key role helping the CCG raise awareness of NHS campaigns and promote opportunities for patients to get involved in engagement events to improve local services.

The Council is chaired by Michelle Thompson, Lay Member for Patient and Public Engagement at Darlington CCG.

She said: “It is vital patients remain at the heart of the NHS and the Community Council is a perfect opportunity to have your voice heard.

“If you are enthusiastic and care about the NHS, we would love to hear from you. It is a great chance to represent the voice of others, especially those from seldom heard communities.

“We are looking for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, so please do not hesitate to sign up.

“I very much look forward to welcoming new members!”

The Community Council meets monthly, one month at the ‘Tea and Tell’ sessions where the public are invited and the following month with the CCG. Volunteers’ travel expenses are covered.

If you would like to sign up or require any more information, please contact Rachel McCabe at Healthwatch Darlington on 01325 380145.

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