Ways you can get involved

PARTICIPATION PATHWAYS

There are a number of ways that you can join in and help make a change to Solent services and the experiences of others. We've laid out some examples of the main pathways that we support, but if you have other interests or are keen to be involved in something that's not listed here, please email us: involvement@solent.nhs.uk

Join Side-by-Side

Side-by-Side network is a group who act as our 'critical friend' and help us in a number of ways, including shaping strategy and running events. They meet regularly but there's no time commitment.

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Interviews

We want patients and members of the public to help us choose who works in our teams by being involved in the recruitment and interview process for new staff. We'll provide all of the training you'll need.

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Support projects

There are lots of improvement projects happening across Solent, and all of these activities include patients and members of our community. We can match you with projects that are most suitable for you.

Workshops

Are you interested in helping to design the training we offer? Or perhaps you'd like to be involved in delivering the training with us? Your involvement is important in helping us train our teams.

Use your voice

You can help us shape the governance and general running of Solent NHS Trust by voicing your thoughts and opinions. There are a number of groups and committees that you can be part of.

Shape research

If you're interested in research there are lots of opportunities, from being part of a research study and letting us know what it was like, to being a collaborator on publications and designing studies.

Be a champion

Become a research champion and advocate for others to be involved in research or improvement; be a part of a network of people sharing ideas and promoting new ways of working.

Communication

Help us to make sure our information and communication is easy to understand and tailored to your needs. You can also tell your story by writing a blog, creating a vlog, or sharing your artwork.

Innovate

We have a small innovation fund and welcome applications from anyone who has an idea that would benefit our patients or staff. We can support you to put in an applications and deliver your project.

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Plan events

If you're interested in planning and running events there are lots of opportunities to help make our events current, fun and accessible, including helping us with the Academy Annual Conference.

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