New health watchdogs in Swindon have been getting to grips with their roles - and there is still time to join them.
Health forums have legal powers and statutory rights to ask their local National Health Service trust for information to improve services.
Swindonians can join forums for the Swindon and Marlbor-ough NHS Trust, Swindon Primary Care Trust, Kennet and North Wilts and Cotswold and Vale trusts.
The forums were launched at the beginning of December with the phasing out of Community Health Councils.
Recruitment for the remaining forum positions is continuing. If you are interested in call 0845 120 7115 or apply online at www.maketimeforhealth.org
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