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Patient and Public Involvement is about giving people the chance to get involved in improving their local health services by offering their views about these services and making recommendations for changes in the future.

If you would like to find out more or would like to become a patient/public representative please contact your local Community Health Council or the Patient Experience Manager at your local NHS Trust or Local Health Board.

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