PHT Board Meeting in Public

As Chair of the Portsmouth LINk Steering Group, I attended the PHT Board Meeting in Public at QAH today. This is always a good opportunity to hear what the top decision-makers running our Acute Hospital are doing and discussing. There is also an agenda item towards the end of the meeting for members of the public to ask questions. This is an opportunity once a month for LINk matters to be brought directly to the Board's attention.

The meeting agenda and minutes of the last meeting are available through the PHT website.

Today, I raised three LINk issues in response to discussion by Board members.

Solent NHS Trust is looking for members like you…

Are you interested in healthcare? Would you like a say in your local NHS Trust?

If you answered yes to the above questions, then membership is for you.

Solent NHS Trust is your local provider of community and mental health services. Their services include health centres, children’s centres and care in people’s homes. By becoming a member you will be able to help shape local services in your area.

You can decide how involved you would like to be. You might choose to receive updates, you might like to comment on our plans and take part in events. You may even consider standing for election as Governor on our Council of Governors.

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To find out more and to become a member visit www.solent.nhs.uk/membership.

Leaving Hospital After Treatment

Many LINk Members, and associated community groups, are aware that the Portsmouth LINk is interested in the topic of Discharge from Care. Queen Alexandra Hospital has provided the Portsmouth LINk with a draft leaflet which aims to provide information on the discharge planning pathway for all patients admitted to Queen Alexandra Hospital. If you would like to make a comment about this draft leaflet please click on the following hyperlink and let us have your comments. Draft 1 Leaving Hospital Leaflet