Get involved
We’d love for you to get involved with South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust – involving the local community with our Trust is a big priority for us. You could become a member, volunteer with us or get involved with our charity. Please see below some of the activities that we currently offer to our communities to get involved.
We are keen to build relationship with our communities and for us to develop a two way communication of sharing views and feedback to constantly look at how we can improve and develop our services.
Read our ‘Nothing about me, without me’ guide to involving service users, carers and our communities.
The Trust Ladder of Involvement
Involvement means ensuring you have a real say in your healthcare and how services are provided and designed. It is about making informed choices and working together to create better care and experiences for everyone. Your voice always matters, whether in personal care planning or in shaping services for the community.
At the Trust we use a model we call the Ladder of Involvement, which shows the different ways you can work with us.
This includes service users, carers, and people in the community.
- You choose how to take part – everyone is different
- Your needs can change over time and that’s okay
- There is no “right” or “wrong” way to be involved.
- We will support you to take part in the way that works best for you, including different communication styles, access needs, and levels of involvement
Ways you can be involved
- Information
We share updates with you, this might be newsletters, leaflets, or open days - Communication
We ask what you think, this could be surveys or group conversations - Engagement
You take part in activities like discussions, forums, or workshops - Co-design
We design things together, such as care pathways or training sessions - Co-production
We work as equal partners to lead projects and shape services and policies
Opportunities to be involved in the Trust
- Join our Foundation Trust and become a member of our Trust
- Become a governor and join our member’s council
- Train as a connector and help bring in community voices into the Trust
- Raise money for the Trust’s EyUp! Charity
- Sign up to become a Volunteer at the Trust and make a difference to the people care for
- Help shape the future of our services
- Attend focus groups to improve or develop services
- Get involved in interviewing staff working for the Trust
- Explore carer involvement opportunities
- Become a service user/carer representative on a group or committee
- Share your lived experience to aid staff training and development
- Assess and improve buildings/facilities
- Complete surveys
Complete our sign up form here.
Our partners also have a number of ways to get involved – you can access them below.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy 2025-2030
If you’re interested in working for us, have a look at our work for us section.
Get involved today and share your ideas with us
We want to make our services work better for everyone. To do that, we need to hear from you. Your thoughts and ideas are very important to us.
How you can help
You do not need to be an expert to talk to us. You just need to be you. Whether your idea is big or small, we are ready to listen.
- It’s easy: You can write as much or as little as you like.
- It’s safe: We value your time and your unique perspective.
- It’s impactful: Your ideas help us change things for the better.
Get in touch today
If you have a thought you’d like to share, please send us a quick email. There is no “wrong” way to reach out. Email involvingpeople@swyt.nhs.uk
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