Engagement period continues with public events in Ealing, Hounslow and Shepherd's Bush

The Trust welcomed members of the public to in-person events at the Wolsey Wing at St Bernard’s Hospital on Thursday 19 January, to Isleworth Public Hall on Friday 27 January and to Culture House in Shepherd's Bush on 31 January to discuss the future of inpatient mental health services in Ealing.

Representatives of Ealing’s Save Our NHS campaign were joined by Councillor Daniel Crawford who chairs Ealing Health Scrutiny Committee and other members of the public to take part in a tour of Hope and Horizon wards, which are at the centre of an enhanced engagement process to gauge public views.

The second event in Isleworth drew in Hounslow residents, current staff from the Trust and one ex-member of staff. They shared their thoughts on the potential impact that changes to the Ealing wards may have on the services in their local area, as well as ideas on what could be done to entice more people to work in NHS mental health services.

The third event in Shepherd's Bush welcomed several members of the local Save Our NHS campaign as well as a staff member from the Trust. The wide-ranging conversation covered an array of health and social care issues; with a focus on mental health provision across all of North West London and how things could be improved for local residents. 

Clinical director for acute mental health services, Sonya Clinch, hosted all three sessions.

Thank you to everyone who attended the events.

To find out more about the ongoing engagement process and fill in a survey about the services please click here or email ealingmhbeds@westlondon.nhs.uk.