In May 2020, Combined Healthcare was proud to launch a new online facility as part of its ongoing commitment to openness, transparency and innovation.
Using our unique ‘Ask the Board’ facility anyone can use a webform – available by clicking here – to make a comment or suggestion or ask a question in advance of each Open Trust Board meeting. A response is provided as part of the Chair’s Report to the Board meeting, which are publicly available as videos shortly after the meeting.
The archive of previously asked questions and our responses is provided below, together with a link to the relevant filmed response.
How to search the archive
You can search all responses or filter by the name of the person asking the question or a date range of Board meetings.
You can also do a full word search of any comments, questions or suggestions.
To clear a search and begin again, use the “Reset” button.
How to see the details of an individual response
To read the details of our response, click on the questioner’s name.
To view our Chair’s video response, click on the link below the question.
If you have any questions about “Ask the Board Online”, contact the Communications Team at communications@combined.nhs.uk
Geraldine Casey
Retired RGN
4th January 2022
To whom it may concern,
My Question is why is Kniveden closing to the current attendees? My son attends Kniveden and has benefited greatly from his time there. The gardening work has increased his self-esteem, confidence and helped him to keep his mental health stable. He has made friendships with his peers who support each other during their time there. The leaders at Kniveden are professional and caring in their approach to the clients. My son has severe enduring mental health problems and has spent long periods of time in the Harplands and community hospital Summer View and Florence house. Now stable for 8 years and living independently in shared housing. The recovery model has always been central to his treatment plan. Contrary to disabling him Kniveden has helped him to remain stable and happy. As a carer I am very concerned about the changes at Kniveden and the effect this will have on him, attendees and carers.
Yours sincerely
Geraldine Casey (Mrs)