Partnership Group

The Partnership Group is a small group of patients and current and previous carers who advise the Hospice management on any user-related matters.  The group uses its experience to provide feedback on potential changes and to propose enhancements to existing services and facilities.  In fact this Patient Information Pack was produced and the printing funded by this group.

The Group members organize and carry out the annual patient survey and report on the results to the Hospice managers and trustees.  They have also produced a Visitors Guide which provides useful information about the Hospice for new visitors.  The Hospice management are very supportive and refer to the Partnership Group on a wide range of topics.

The Group meets on a Saturday morning at the Hospice.  New members are always welcome.

 

FAQ - Who can join?

 

Anyone who has experience of using the Hospice services, either currently or in the past.  This includes patients, carers, friends and/or family members.

 

FAQ - How often, and where, do you meet?

 

The group always meets on a Saturday morning at the Hospice in Colchester.  We meet as often as necessary for the work we are doing but it is usually about once a month.

 

FAQ - I’d have difficulty getting to meetings. Can you help?

 

Group members give their time freely but are not expected to be out of pocket when attending meetings.