Getting Involved

• VOLUNTEERING

In the NHS, Kent and Medway Partnership Trust (KMPT) have a number of volunteers including members of the public, service users and carers.  The Volunteer Services Coordinator can help you find the right volunteer placement in the Trust. – If you want to apply to become a volunteer, you will usually follow the recruitment procedure which includes completing an application form and providing references.  You will be asked to take part in an informal interview.  If interested in volunteering, in Canterbury, please contact:

Helen Collins,  Volunteer Services Coordinator  Tel: 01227 812042   St Martin’s Hospital, Canterbury.

• CONTRIBUTING YOUR VIEW OR EXPERIENCE

There are 2 distinct levels of user involvement with health & social care:

a) ~ Involving service users in the planning and delivery of their own individual care and treatment.

b) ~ Involving users in planning and monitoring of services and in staff recruitment & training. So, if you’re a service user in Canterbury district, you can contribute your view through the Forum: We get users views considered in the process of improving & developing services… Email: cadmhf.mail@btconnect.com