The PP Academy of Lived Experience (ALE) has been shortlisted in the Staff Engagement and Improving Staff Experience category of the Patient Experience Network National Awards (PENNA) 2022.
The awards are held to celebrate the delivery of outstanding patient experience by those involved in the health and social care industry.
ALE launched in March 2022. The service builds and expands on ELFT’s innovative work with People Participation and Medical Education and will work to strengthen partnership collaboration with external organisations and developing our work across all services and professional groups in the Trust.
ALE provides excellent opportunities for service users and carers to develop, and gain skills and confidence for future opportunities like employment and education.
Upma summarises this initiative using the four E’s: ‘Empowerment, Excellence, Engagement and Enjoyment.’
She says: ‘We are extremely proud to have been shortlisted for this award and we are confident that we can achieve successful outcomes for everyone involved ultimately resulting in – improved population health, improved experience of care, improved staff experience and improved value.’
The awards will be held in person at University of Birmingham on Wednesday 28th September 2022.
You can see the full list of shortlisted finalists on the Patient Experience Network Website