The initiative aims to foster a shared understanding of values for patients, communities, and staff. Participants are encouraged to contribute to ensure the new values reflect the experiences and perspectives of those served by the trust.
There are two primary ways for individuals to participate. Firstly, by completing the online Patient Values Survey. Secondly, by registering for 'In Your Shoes' patient workshops, which are scheduled to take place in Oxford and Banbury.
The workshops are scheduled for Thursday, 15 October. In Oxford, a session will run from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Study Centre, Sobell House Hospice, Churchill Hospital. In Banbury, a workshop will be held from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Restaurant, Horton General Hospital. Registration for these workshops can be completed via Eventbrite.
Hospital staff are also invited to attend these sessions as listeners, providing them with an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the patient experience. An expert facilitator will lead these 'In Your Shoes' patient workshops.
Sir Andrew Morris OBE, Trust Chair, emphasised the importance of this initiative, stating, "It is essential that OUH is a values-based NHS organisation, so that all staff from ward to Board and our patients and the communities which we serve are aligned around not only the quality of patient care but also the culture of how we treat our patients and each other."
For any questions or further information, the Culture & Leadership Service can be contacted via email at culture@ouh.nhs.uk.
