Help shape and improve health and social care services for the future

Healthwatch wants to hear your experiences of using

health and social care services

We tell provider’s what you think and how they can improve

Telling Healthwatch your opinion is a way to make services aware of your

group’s needs and wants

Become a Healthwatch South Glos. volunteer Champion for your Mental Health

group

What’s in it for me?• The opportunity to get your group’s wants and

needs heard by service providers • The opportunity to help shape and improve

services for the future• The opportunity to build networks across H & S C

THE ROLE WILL TAKE YOU ONLY HALF AN HOUR A MONTH !

What do Healthwatch South Glos. volunteer

Champions do?

• Spend 10 minutes at your staff meeting or support group asking people what they think of services

• Record your groups issues and concerns• Spend 10 minutes completing a feedback

form, and send this to Healthwatch• Attend a half day of training

Find out more about volunteering for Healthwatch South Glos.

www.thecareforum.org/pagehealthwatch-volunteers.html

E: volunteering@thecareforum.org.uk

T: 0117 9589 363

What’s in it for me?

Community Fire Safety Volunteers want to speak to your groups

People living with poor mental health are significantly more likely to experience a home

fireVolunteers want to speak to your groups to encourage members to sign up for a free Home Fire Safety Visits, where Fire Fighters come to your home and give life saving advice. They devise personalised escape plans and night time routines and provide free equipment to help you stay safe.

Contact Steffie on 0117 9589 308 or volunteering@thecareforum.org.uk to ask a

volunteer to speak to your group.