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#GetInvolved At the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust there are lots of ways you can Get Involved. We think you’ll really enjoy supporting us, and everything you do directly helps your local community.

You can register as a Community Member to be kept up-to-date with what is going on in your local hospitals, or join one of our meetings and have your say about local hospital services. You can become a fundraiser for our charity and support your local hospitals, or sign up as a volunteer to new develop skills and give back to your local community.

“Volunteering allows me to learn new things, explore what it is like to work in healthcare, and I can help people which makes me happy.”

Join an Upcoming Event There are lots of public events happening at your local hospitals and we'd love to invite you to come along and find out more: • • •

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Our online Monthly Hospital Update meeting takes you behind the headlines at your local hospitals Our online About Health Events give more information about a specific service or health condition We hold Focus Groups to gather feedback about specific services or topics. Details of current opportunities are available on our website The SaTH People’s Academy and Young People's Academy are one-day courses in both our hospitals where you can learn more about the NHS and NHS Careers. You can even go behind-the-scenes to visit one of the departments the public don't usually have access to.

Find out more about our events at https://bit.ly/SaTHEvents or scan the QR Code below:

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BECOME A MEMBER We are delighted to have around 5000 Community Members who regularly receive updates and information about our upcoming events and ways to #GetInvolved.

Visit https://bit.ly/SaTHcm or scan the QR Code to sign up to become a member and receive our monthly updates:

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SUPPORT SATH CHARITY Support your local hospital charity caring for local people.

SaTH Charity purchases items not covered by NHS funding to deliver the best care for our patients and local communities. As a hospital charity, we aim to: • • •

Improve the hospital environment and facilities Invest in new innovations and technology Enhance the care and wellbeing of patients and their families

Your donation to SaTH Charity, no matter how small or large, will make a big difference visit: www.sath.nhs.uk/charity

Contact Us If you are interested in getting involved in any of these activities please contact us on: 01743 492256 sath.engagement@nhs.net sath.volunteers@nhs.net sath.charity@nhs.net www.sath.nhs.uk/getinvolved Follow us: www.facebook.com/sath.engagement www.instagram.com/sathvolunteers www.facebook.com/ShrewsburyandTelfordHospitalCharity