Volunteer Opportunity: Help Ensure Patient Voices Are Heard on Felindre Ward at Bronllys Hospital
Powys Patients’ Council (PPC) is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Member to help people on Felindre Ward at Bronllys Hospital share and express their feedback by facilitating confidential, patient-only meetings. If you have lived experience of acute mental health services and a passion for making a difference, this could be the role for you.
They’re looking for someone who:
- Has personal experience of acute mental health services
- Is compassionate, non-judgmental, and a good listener
- Believes in the power of lived experience to bring about positive change
- Can help create a safe space for patients to share their thoughts and experiences
- Is committed to upholding dignity, respect, and patient confidentiality
- Is comfortable working collaboratively with patients, NHS staff, and third sector partners to support positive change
No formal experience is required. Your lived experience is your most valuable qualification.
SUPPORT: Council Members are supported by PAVO Mental Health Participation Officer, Alice Dolan – Alice.Dolan@pavo.org.uk
TIME COMMITMENT: Up to 10 days per year. Minimum commitment 5 days per year
Interested? Find out more and register your interest HERE
About Powys Patients’ Council
Powys Patients’ Council (PPC) is a project funded by Powys Teaching Health Board and delivered by the PAVO Mental Health Team. It provides a platform for people receiving care in acute mental health units to have their voices heard.
They hold regular, confidential meetings on the ward, exclusively for patients, led by volunteers with lived experience. These meetings ensure that feedback is captured, respected, and used to improve mental health services in Powys.