Young Person’s Patient Council launch is a huge success
We’re excited to share that the launch of the new Young Person’s Patient Council was a big hit! The first session had a great turnout, with young people, carers, and guardians all coming together at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
Lachlan Mitchell, a student from the University of Plymouth and a member of the Patient Council, played a key role in starting the Young Persons’ Patient Council and shared his thoughts about the event:
‘A Welcoming Night Full of Care and Consideration’
"Young people were asked about how they would want the council to run and what they’d like the council to be called.”
“Some young people said they would like to have a role as a secret shopper to see how young person friendly areas of the hospital were. Some said they were interested in learning about Hospital Radio and others wanted to get involved in charity events and fundraising. Suggestions of a logo were also made.”
“Young people were asked what makes them ‘mad, glad and sad’ about hospitals as a young person and they gave really honest feedback about their experiences of care at the hospital.”
"We’re really excited that 17 people attended the evening with at least 12 signing up on the night – but if you missed it, don’t worry! It’s not too late to join. You can still sign up, and we’ll let you know when the next meeting is.”
"It makes such a big difference to see how much care went into planning the event. Everyone could tell how important the Young Person’s Patient Council is to the hospital because of how welcome and valued they felt.”
"It’s no surprise we had so much engagement from everyone. The space was set up perfectly for people to share their thoughts and ideas.”
"Thank you to everyone who helped get this started. It’s an exciting time, and I can’t wait to see what happens next!”
Want to Join the Young Person’s Patient Council?
If you want to make a difference, you can still sign up. Anyone aged 25 and under can join the Young Person’s Patient Council, you’ll be at the center of exciting changes. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Sharing your feedback
- Influencing positive changes at the hospital
- Developing leadership skills
- Building confidence, communication, and public speaking skills
- Learning more about yourself
- Being a voice for others
- Making new friends
- Gaining experience that looks great on your CV
- Learning new skills
- Earning references and recognition
- Most importantly: Having FUN while making a difference!
Check out the website to find out more and apply to join the Young Person’s Patient Council today .
