Residents of Oxfordshire are being asked to share their experiences of health and social care services during an event roadshow this summer.
The event will offer the opportunity to engage with senior figures in both the NHS and Oxfordshire County Council.
The health and social care connections roadshow is a partnership effort by the NHS, spearheaded by Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB).
Additionally, the county council, which has responsibility in the provision of statutory adult social care services, will be involved.
The aim of the roadshow is to capture the public's perception and experiences of health and care services within the county.
It will make stops at various pre-existing community events and smaller gatherings.
Collaborating with the Oxfordshire Play Association, Age UK Oxfordshire, and Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action, the roadshow also aims to foster conversations with the public regarding their interactions with the county's health care services.
Karen Fuller, Oxfordshire County Council’s corporate director of adult social care, said: "The way that health and social care is being delivered in the county is changing.
"The council’s adult social care services and local NHS work as one ‘Team Oxfordshire’, helping to support more people to live as independently as possible, closer to home. It’s something we call the Oxfordshire Way."
Ms Fuller further highlighted the importance of the roadshow, adding: "We’re committed to getting out and about this summer, visiting as many residents as possible, listening to their experiences and learning from them to help develop a system that’s fit for the future."
The programme's senior leaders will provide insights into the future of health and social care, including discussing the newer services being offered closer to patient's residences.
These services include 'Discharge to Assess', 'Hospital at Home', 'Urgent Community Response', and 'Integrated Neighbourhood Teams', all aimed at easing and improving the patient's health and social care experiences.
Dan Leveson, place director for Oxfordshire at BOB ICB, expressed the importance of public engagement, adding: "We know that change can be difficult, but we also know from our positive experience with engagement around Wantage Community Hospital, that taking the time to meet the public and listen to them makes a real difference.
"These community engagement events are a real priority for us this summer and I look forward to meeting as many people as possible to talk about health and social care."
An updated list of the roadshow's visiting locations can be found on the BOB ICB webpage via bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk.
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