Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has appointed Olovus, an independent specialist patient and public involvement organisation, to lead engagement with patients and families affected by the independent review into orthopaedic care provided by Ms Stohr at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
The Trust is committed to ensuring the experiences of patients, families, and carers are central to its response. As part of this, Olovus will run a series of listening events over the coming months, beginning this autumn.
The first will take place in person on Tuesday, 30 September, from 10.30am until 2.45pm. This will be followed by an evening online session on Tuesday, 7 October, from 6pm until 8pm.
Patients, families, and carers can register online: https://re-url.uk/WKRC .
Caroline Latta, Olovus director said:
Our role is to create a safe, supportive space where people can speak openly about their experiences. We are particularly committed to hearing from children, young people and families, and those whose voices are too often underrepresented. These first sessions are the beginning of a wider programme of listening events, and we encourage anyone affected to register their interest.
Caroline Latta
Alongside the listening events, Olovus will help establish a Patient Advisory Group and a dedicated young people’s panel, ensuring patients and families have an ongoing role in shaping future orthopaedic services.
This is the beginning of a programme of engagement activities. Even if patients, families, and carers cannot attend the first sessions, or simply wish to be kept updated, they are encouraged to register their interest and provide contact details.
Olovus will give updates about other opportunities and developments.