The Board of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust recently approved a new Patient and Public Involvement Strategy for 2009-2012.

The Trust is committed to the continued involvement of patients, public, partners and staff in our development and the strategy fleshes out that objective.

 Jonathan Parry, Chief Executive would be extremely grateful if you could read the strategy and let the trust have your views on how they can ensure your involvement in its development. In particular the Trust is interested in hearing from individuals and groups representing those whose voices are seldom heard in our community.

 To view a copy of the strategy please click here.

Your comments can be sent by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with "PPI strategy" in the subject line.

Letters should be sent to Tony Ellis, Marketing and Communications Manager, Southport and Formby District General Hospital. Town Lane. Kew. Southport. Merseyside. PR8 6PN.

Your comments should be with the Trust by 31st January 2010.

Please do invite any other colleagues or contacts who may be interested in participating. Their views are warmly welcomed.