Further details on Future Fit consultation
Further details have emerged on what people can expect during the Future Fit public consultation.
Members of Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Council's joint health overview and scrutiny committee were told about events which had been organised as part of the consultation process during a meeting yesterday.
Pam Schreier, who is the communications and engagement lead for the Future Fit programme, said there will be at least eight public exhibitions across Shropshire and Powys.
She said people will be able to watch videos, visit information stalls and talk to clinicians.
There will also be a stand for people to complete a survey.
Ms Schreier said senior executives from Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups will also be present and the public exhibitions will run from 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
She said: "The clinicians will remain constant for every public event and for the four hour period."
She said more than 50 pop-up events will help to raise awareness of the consultation and survey, and signpost people to public events.
A 'mid-point review' will decide whether any further sessions are necessary.
MPs and councils are also expected to be consulted about events in their areas, and Ms Schreier said there has been further discussions with community organisations and patient groups.
She said the consultation documents, along with background documents, will be available on the Future Fit website and a frequently asked questions section will be updated throughout the process.
Afterwards, it is estimated that it will take six to eight weeks to analyse the feedback.
A new website, which will go live at the start of the consultation, will be available at nhsfuturefit.org
