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We’re looking for volunteers to take part in this year’s NHS PLACE inspections across our sites in September and October – and we’d love your support.

PLACE stands for Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment. It’s a national initiative where people who use NHS services help assess the spaces where care is delivered. That includes everything from signage and car parks to the cleanliness of wards and the food we serve. Your feedback helps us make real improvements to the quality of our inpatient environments.

As a volunteer, you’ll join a small team for a day at one of our sites. We’ll visit different areas, score the environment and make sure any improvements are followed up.

You’ll be well looked after – refreshments and lunch are provided, and we’ll reimburse any travel expenses.

You don’t need any special experience – just a willingness to get involved and share your perspective. Anyone who uses our services can take part, including current patients, carers, family members, visitors, patient advocates, patient council members and Oxleas' governors.

Here are the upcoming inspection dates:

• Queen Mary's Hospital – Thursday 11 September
• Green Parks House – Thursday 18 September
• Oxleas House – Tuesday 24 September
• Bracton Centre – Thursday 26 September
• Goldie Leigh – Friday 10 October
• Memorial Hospital units – Friday 17 October

If you’d like to volunteer or find out more, please email: oxl-tr.estatesadmin@nhs.net or call 01322 625743.

Your voice matters – help us make our hospitals better for everyone.