Launch of public consultation on specialist cancer services for children living in South London and South East England
Participation People are pleased to extend an invitation to you and your young ones, aged 1 – 15, to take part in a focus group that will help NHS leaders decide where cancer services for young people across South London and most of South East of England should be provided in the future. Those who participate will receive a £20 gift voucher for their input and time.
At Participation People, we believe that the key to building a future for our children lies in actively involving young people in the decision-making process. We recognise the unique insights that young people can provide, and we are eager to hear their thoughts, experiences, and suggestions.
The Community Focus Group
What: We will be hosting a Community Focus Group to help the NHS decide where cancer services for young people in the region should be.
When: Wednesday 25th of October 2023, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Refreshments will be provided. There will also be opportunities to join an online focus group for no more than 1 hour at a future date so please do register if you are interested in taking part.
Where: Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PT.
We are also able to provide some support for participants to get to the designated venue Someone will be in contact with you once you have registered your interest.
Who can participate?
We are looking for young people (aged 11-15) and families (with their children aged 1-10) from Sutton, Croydon, Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston and Richmond.
No previous experience with cancer services is required.
We want to hear from as many young voices as possible, so please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends and family too!
What will the focus group look like?
The focus group aims to create an open and constructive dialogue between young people and families. It will be instrumental in providing feedback to NHS England’s decision-making around cancer services for young people across the region.
During the focus group session, we will explore topics such as:
- How moving services might impact children and young people
- How the NHS can manage those impacts
- What the different options for the future look like
How to get involved:
Signing up is easy! Young people (11-15s) can register their interest by visiting this link: bit.ly/NHSYoungVoices
Families (with children 1-10) can sign up by following this link:
Alternatively, you can contact us at NHSE@participationpeople.com or 07511177765.
