Working Together

Communications
Central to the New Hospitals for the South West programme has also been engagement with the local and wider community and their representatives, Western H&SC Trust staff, and other healthcare providers and organisations.
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Community Information Giving & Engagement
The Trust is committed to ensuring that the local community is afforded every opportunity to inform the design of the new hospital facilities. In addition to establishing Community Forums and public displays of project information, regular meetings are held with local authorities to ensure public representatives are kept abreast of developments. Informative publications are regularly distributed and appropriate media selection techniques applied.

Staff Specific Engagement
The success of the organisation's strategy is dependent on the support of its staff. The Trust takes its responsibilities for the well being of its staff very seriously and information sharing sessions have been held. Senior managers and Trade Union representatives have made a great effort to keep staff informed on the progress of the project. Regular contact is established through staff forums, printed literature and briefing sessions.

Communication Methods
Staff Engagement
Community Engagement
Access to Information

Staff Forums
Staff Design Teams
Business Case Sub-Groups
Staff Open Days
Staff Publications
Payslip Messages

Community/User Forums
Public Meetings
Local Authority Meetings
Project Displays
Advertorials
News Releases
Media Briefings
Posters
Tele Screens

Internet/Intranet
Information Desk