NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is inviting local people to attend their combined ‘Big Chat’ and annual review event in September.

The event is an opportunity for residents to find out about the work that their local CCG has carried out in the past year. Attendees are also invited to share their experiences of local health services and give their views about the CCGs’ latest and forthcoming programmes and plans for the next 12 months. 

Dr Rob Caudwell, local GP and NHS Southport and Formby CCG chair, said: “These events give people the chance to have a chat with their local health commissioners and share their feedback about our plans. We will also combine these events with our Annual General Meeting (AGM), so people can find out about how well we have performed during the past year.”

“There will also be a ‘marketplace’ of information stalls promoting local health, care and support services. Some of the services attending the events will include Macmillan, Healthwatch Sefton and a 7-day GP extended access.

“The feedback we receive during these kinds of events is really useful. I encourage anyone that is interested in finding out more about local health services and commissioning, and who is interested in sharing their views on these topics, to attend one of our ‘Big Chat’ events.”

 The ‘Big Chat’ event will take place on:

• Tuesday 10 September, 1pm to 4.30pm at The Bliss Hotel (formerly the Ramada Hotel) adjacent to Floral Hall on the waterfront in Southport, PR9 0DZ.

Residents are encouraged to attend the event in order to get the most relevant information.

People are asked to register in advance by emailing southportandformby.ccg@nhs.net. You can also register by calling 0151 317 8456. 

 For more information on the events please click here.