Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS) have shared the following report setting out their progress and achievements in delivering the COPD Community Connectors programme. NHS England funded SAVS and Healthwatch Southend as part of the Core20PLUS5 programme to tackle inequalities.
Read the reportSAVS latest partnerships included working with the Community Respiratory team to refresh the patient information for spirometry testing and Mid and South Essex Hospitals to enrich their quality improvement plan for respiratory services. They also worked with the Research Engagement Network to look at increasing digital participation in NHS and social care research.
These outcomes reflect the dedication of SAVS Community Connectors in bridging gaps between services and the communities they serve.