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
After viewing the comments of the board meeting January 2022, I feel nothing has been lost in translation. I understood fully from the letters my son received from the Ashcombe centre that he was to be discharged from Kniveden even though he has severe enduring mental illness. There has been no consultation period regarding the closure of Kniveden with service users and families. Guy Massey, support worker at Kniveden has supported clients and carers during the closure. Guy has arranged a one-day placement for my son at Tittesworth. This has enabled my son to see his peers and maintain the important friendships he developed at Kniveden. My son has also joined the Munroe Club, this has helped my son to socialise and take part in activities to maintain his mental health. Hopefully the club will continue to grow and thrive. Could combined healthcare support the club to extend these activities to include a walking group and gym membership? Guy previously arranged walking groups during the pandemic and gym membership organised as part of the Kniveden project. Could Guy continue these activities as part of his role in the community?
Yours sincerely
Geraldine Casey