What is a patient and public involvement forum?
There is a patient and public involvement forum (PPIF) at each of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust's four hospital sites:
- Good Hope Hospital PPIF
- Heartlands Hospital PPIF
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham PPIF
- Solihull Hospital PPIF
By bringing staff, patients, carers, and the public together, we hope to ensure all voices are heard in the development of each hospital.
In addition to the four hospital PPIFs, we also have a Youth Voice Council. This is for young people aged 16-24 who are interested in improving the experiences of young patients at UHB:
PPIF activities
We aim to make joining our forums as accessible as possible and understand you may not be able to commit to every opportunity.
Examples of PPIF activities include:
- bi-monthly meetings (every other month)
- ward visits to speak with patients, carers, and staff to collect experiences of care
- opportunities to co-produce projects the Trust is working on
How do I join a forum or find out more?
If you would like to join or find out more, please contact the Patient Experience team.
Last reviewed: 17 February 2025