Patients and members of the public are invited to join local health and social care chiefs for a conversation next week in Easingwold about the future shape of health and care services in the area.

The event, the first of a  series of conversations and events to canvas opinion, is being held at The Galtres Centre, provides an opportunity to the local community to share what really matters to you about health and care services in Easingwold and the surrounding locality.

Dr Mark Hayes, the CCG's Chief Clinical Officer said: “The future transformation of services will place patients at the centre of their own care and support and we want to create innovative solutions which will help to meet the challenges – and opportunities, by working collaboratively with our communities.

“Our aim is to improve outcomes for patients; I would encourage local patients and people to come along and tell us what you think good services look like and the matters that are important to you to help to build a shared vision that will provide the best in health and wellbeing for the whole community.”

Mike Proctor, Deputy Chief Executive at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We welcome this opportunity to work alongside local people to understand what matters to them in terms of their health and wellbeing.”

Richard Webb, North Yorkshire County Council’s Corporate Director for Health and Adult Services, said: “We want people in Easingwold to be able to live longer, healthier, independent lives and we want to hear what matters most in terms of keeping well and getting the right care and support when it's needed.”

David Ita, Partnership Co-ordinator at Healthwatch North Yorkshire, said: “This is a unique opportunity for patients, carers and the residents of Easingwold to help design future health and social care services for their community. As the independent patient and public champion, we encourage local people to make every effort to attend this unique event in order to make sure their views and experiences and that of their friends and family are represented.”

Full details as follows:
When: Wednesday 10 June 2015, 1–4pm
Where: The Galtres Centre, Easingwold, YO61 3AE

The event aims to collect views from as wide a section of the community as possible but places are limited, so booking is essential. Call 01904 555 870 or email events.valeofyorkccg@nhs.net to register your attendance.

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