We’re inviting local residents to join in the conversation on future plans for King George and Queen’s hospitals at a series of public listening events, taking place in Ilford, Romford and Barking in January.

The events are a great opportunity to hear from our leaders and clinicians on future improvements, and for you to share your experiences of using our services and your ideas to make them easier to access and more patient-centred.

Your comments will feed into our plans for the future and will be developed into what we call a clinical strategy. The strategy will ensure we can meet the changing needs and demands of a growing population, and to ensure all our residents, regardless of where they live, can continue to access high-quality services.

Our Medical Director, Dr Magda Smith said: “The development of our new clinical strategy is a real opportunity for us to ensure that all our patients receive the right care, in a place which makes most sense for them and delivers the best outcomes. The only way we will truly do that is if we ensure the people who use our services are part of the conversation and listen to what they tell us.”

The details of the listening events are below; click on the link to reserve your place. Light refreshments will be available. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there.

• Monday 20 January

6.30pm to 9pm

Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2EA

• Tuesday 21 January

6.30pm to 9pm

Queen’s Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG

• Monday 27 January

6.30pm to 9pm

Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB

The events follow on from an initial survey that was shared with our staff and public, to start gathering views on the case for change and the priorities for the strategy. Find out more about the development of our clinical strategy in our dedicated web section.

For any queries, please email bhrut.communications@nhs.net.