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Service User Groups

Service User Groups currently available in the Western Trust.

For more information please contact involve@westerntrust.hscni.net

Type of grouping/Name Areas of InvolvementLocationDirectorateProgrammme of Care
Prehabilitation SesssionsBreast and ProstateDerry/LondonderryAcuteAcute non-elective services
Prehabilitation Sessions/pilot session to start 15th of MayColorectal cancerDerry/LondonderryAcuteAcute non-elective services
Service user panel groupCancer servicesTrust WideAcuteAcute non-elective services
Colostomy support - group name SHAPEColostomy supportDerry/Londonderry/StrabaneAcuteAcute non-elective services
Service user lead positive hearing ( Impartial hearing)Deaf support Derry/LondonderryAdult Mental Health and DisabilityPhysical and sensory disabilities
Macular Group - visual Service user groupDerry/LondonderryAdult Mental Health and DisabilityPhysical and sensory disabilities
Trust led - ongoing support with suInformation, Visual guidance, VR Fermanagh/Omagh - southern sectorAdult Mental Health and DisabilityPhysical and sensory disabilities
su led facilitated by trustSupportDerry/Londonderry/StrabaneAdult Mental Health and DisabilityPhysical and sensory disabilities
Workstream 10 ED and MH WardsAdult Mental Health/ED/Psychiatric InpatientsTrust WideAdult Mental Health and Disability
Review of Community Adult Mental Health ServicesCommunity Adult Mental health Trust WideTrust WideAdult Mental Health and DisabilityCommunity Adult Mental Health Services
Inpatient Exit Survey QI GroupMental Health Trust Wide Psychiatric InpatientsAdult Mental Health and DisabilityAdult Mental Health Crisis Inpatient Service
Self directed support carers groupServiced - facilitated by TrustDerry/LondonderryPrimary Care and Older PeopleCarer support services
Prediabetes support group6 week support group peer supportDerry/LondonderryPrimary Care and Older PeopleHealth promotion and disease prevention
GardeningLonelinessDerry/LondonderryPrimary Care and Older PeopleMental Health
Guitar lessonsLonelinessDerry/LondonderryPrimary Care and Older PeopleMental Health
FND Support GroupPeer support/information sharingTrust WidePrimary Care and Older PeoplePhysical and sensory disabilities
Service user/Carer Involvement groupMDT awareness - Introducing MDT teamDerry/Londonderry MDT OnlyPrimary Care and Older PeopleHealth promotionn and disease prevention
Clarendon community - patient committee Mental health and wellbeing/lonliness/isolation/ohysical,mental healkth.Derry/LondonderryPrimary Care and Older PeoplePrimary health and adult community
Clarendon dandersMental health and wellbeing/lonliness/isolation/physical,mental healkth.Derry/LondonderryPrimary Care and Older PeoplePrimary health and adult community
Yellowood wellbeingMental health and wellbeingDerry/LondonderryPrimary Care and Older PeoplePrimary health and adult community
Clarendon community gardenPhysical, emotional, metal wellbeingDerry/LondonderryPrimary Care and Older PeoplePrimary health and adult community
Autism support working group - to offer support and guidance and arrange future activities in relation to autism. This group will help both those with diagnosis and those waiting.Newly establishedDerry/LondonderryPerformance and Service ImprovementPhysical and sensory disabilities
Breastfeeding groupPeer support/Community infant leadsStrabaneWomen and Children'sMaternity Services
Interview panel Service user/carer groupInterview led with trust staffTrust WideWomen and Children'sPrimary health and adult community
Together as onePeer led support group faciilitated by Trust EEDerry/LondonderryWomen and Children'sFamily child health
Western Trust support group forumFoster children and carers/ carers familyTrust WideWomen and Children'sFamily child health
Childrens ward/outpatients children with life long conditions peer support for parents similar concerns Children and parenst who use childrsn ward and external childresn services - i.e outpatients for sick children.Derry/Londonderry/StrabaneWomen and Children'sFamily child health
Employees/faculty UU Rep faculty rep queensMedical wideTrust WideMedicalfamily child health
Consultation group - joint negotiating forumMedical and non medicalTrust WideHuman ResourcesAll services medical
HR Policy design groupMedical and non medicalTrust WideHuman ResourcesAll services medical and non medical forum that any new policies are taken throuhg for discussion and review - tu involved.
Consultation groupNon medicalTrust WideHuman ResourcesNon medical staff