Get involved
We want to make sure local health and care services are the best they can be and meet the needs of local people. To help with this we regularly seek your input, listen to your experiences and feedback and involve local people in our work.
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Insight bank
This Insight bank stores information we, along with our partners, have gathered from Hertfordshire and west Essex residents to find out about local health and care services and how we can improve them. Use the filters to help you narrow down your search for a specific piece of insight, survey results or report. If you’re unable to find what you’re looking for, drop us an email. If you (our partners or providers) have gathered any insights from Hertfordshire and west Essex residents and would like to submit a request for this information to appear in our Insight bank, please complete the Insight bank form. -
What is patient and public involvement?
Patient and public involvement is about making sure that patients, families, carers and the wider public have the opportunity to shape the development of local health and care services. -
Why involving local people is important
Listening to and working with people who use services leads to better, more effective services and improved health. -
How to get involved
From joining a patient group to filling out a quick survey, there are lots of ways you can have your say and get involved. Find out why this is important and how you can help improve services and share in making decisions about health and care services. -
You said, we did
We take your feedback seriously. Here are some examples of changes we have introduced following feedback from patients, carers and the general public. -
Consultations and engagement
Find about current or recent consultations or engagement on NHS or care services in Hertfordshire and west Essex and how to take part. -
Come to an event
Find out about upcoming meetings, events and training sessions, including meeting papers. -
Health Matters newsletter
Health Matters is a fortnightly digital newsletter, sharing news on health and care across Hertfordshire and west Essex, as well as campaigns, opportunities to get involved and events.