Experience of Care Week is an international initiative being held 24 April to 28 April 2023. The week celebrates the work which is happening across health and social care to keep improving experiences of care for patients, families, carers and staff. Each day focuses on a life stage beginning from maternity and ending with bereavement.
We welcome the opportunity to turn a spotlight on our work and recognise staff making changes for the better. During the week we will be sharing inspirational stories, learning more about roles within our Trust and hosting a number of interactive and engaging events.
Keep checking our social media pages as we will be sharing content regularly throughout the week and encourage you to share your content using #ExpOfCare.
Please find below our calendar of events and session booking links. The sessions are open to all and are being hosted by The Recovery College.
Monday 24 April
Maternity and Children's Services
- Join us for our Tree of Life art session looking at your life experiences at The Recovery College, Deepdale.
- Read Jocelyn's story, a peer support facilitator working at Ribblemere, our mother and baby unit.
- Our patient experience team will be attending the Hope Network Conference.
Tuesday 25 April
Young People and Transition to Adults
- Join us for a creative arts session exploring identity at The Chai Centre, Burnley, hosted by Mark Love and Cassandra Batterby.
- Discover how our Youth Voices are making a positive impact on the care of young people.
Wednesday 26 April
Person and Family Centred Care
- Join us for a creative arts session exploring identity at The Recovery College, Deepdale, hosted by Mark Love and Cassandra Batterby.
- In this month's Engage session we will feature our patient experience team, staff will receive invitations through an all-staff email.
- Rehabilitation is often misinterpreted, read more here from our team at Wesham Rehabilitation Centre.
Thursday 27 April
Older People and Frailty Services
- Find out more about how our Occupational Therapists work with older adults.
Friday 28 April
Palliative End of Life and Bereavement Care
- Share your story at our storytelling workshop, Our Stories Matter, at The Recovery College, Deepdale.
- Read a testimonial from a family member after their loved one received end of life care.
Finally, we are sharing Anthony's story. Anthony works within our Pennine adult community mental health team. As a previous service user, Anthony wants to share his story to demonstrate his recovery journey and to spread hope and positivity.
