‘The Future of Healthcare in Rushcliffe’ event took place in June and was attended by over 100 local people.
The event was a great opportunity to learn, share and take away some great ideas about how to improve your own health and wellbeing, that of the wider community and how to make the most of local services to help do this.
There was a focus on the shift to self-care, recognising self-care as a central element of modern healthcare, supported by community policies.
There were also key discussions on Dementia-Friendly Initiatives, including awareness and education, the support systems available and ways to involve the community.
Paul Midgley, Chair of the Rushcliffe Alliance, of PPGs for Innovation and Development said: “We got some great speakers and lots of stall holders. It emphasises the breadth of health and care across Rushcliffe, and that was the aim of the event. It is much more about involving the voluntary sector and other providers.
“It’s really important we recognise the NHS can’t do everything, as it could never be big enough to do everything for us. As a community, we have to build that resilience and capacity, and kindness as a community, recognise we should be looking after each other.”
The event focused on the need for enhanced community involvement and the importance of the involvement of local communities and non-professionals was highlighted as vital for the effective implementation of healthcare improvements.
It highlighted how consistent, clear communication and educational efforts are essential to ensure that patients are well-informed about how to access and engage with services. Also looking at how healthcare services to meet individual needs, while ensuring equity in access and outcomes is crucial for a sustainable healthcare system.
It was a really positive event for the Rushcliffe community. You can listen to organiser, Paul Midgley, talk more about how it went and what it aimed to achieve in this short video – https://youtu.be/p_WdvspDBCo
You can also hear from our Place-Based Partnership Director, Helen Smith, who talks about the three important principles which underpin the Integrated Care Strategy here and below.