About this event
Help shape health and care priorities for the future - register your interest here to attend the next Community Assembly on 19th May.
The Community Assembly on 19th May will cover the latest findings from Healthwatch Hertfordshire’s survey on Cardiovascular Disease, in addition to their recent engagement with people with Learning Disabilities There will also be an update on the Involvement and Engagement Model and a chance to hear about East and North Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership Developments, in addition to a presentation about work around engaging Children and Young People.
What is the purpose of the Community Assembly?
The Community Assembly sets out to be a forum for patients, carers, local councils and community, faith and voluntary groups from across our area who are informed and engaged and want to help shape and improve their local health and care services.
The purpose of the Community Assembly is to:
- understand the challenges, needs, and views of the 630,000 people in East and North Herts
- play a crucial role in the development of health and care services in the area
- act as a ‘one stop shop’ to enable the community to help the partnership achieve their objectives.
East and North Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership
The aim of the partnership is to take what’s called a ‘Population Health Management’ approach to providing health and care services. This means having a deep understanding of the health needs of our population, and working together with organisations to design, develop, and implement new ways of providing services.
How are Healthwatch Hertfordshire involved?
Healthwatch Hertfordshire have an important role to play ensuring that people’s voices are heard.
The Community Assembly is chaired by Geoff Brown, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Hertfordshire who works alongside Sam Tappenden, Development Director of the Health and Care Partnership.
Working together they aim to ensure that voices are heard and themes and issues are noted so that a focused programme can be developed and the partnership can deliver.
Contact details
How can I get involved?
If you want to be part of the Community Assembly, there is still chance to get involved. Our next meeting takes place virtually by Zoom on 19th May 2023 from 09.30am – 11:30am.
To register your interest and request joining details please email:
info@healthwatchhertfordshire.co.uk
We’d love to hear some brief information about your background and any specific links you have with health and social care on either a personal, voluntary or professional level.
Accessibility:
You can join our Zoom meetings via your laptop, tablet or phone. Please let us know if you need any extra help to access our meetings by using the contact details below:
info@healthwatchhertfordshire.co.uk
01707 275978
