We need you! The service users and staff

What is Co-Production?
Co-production is when staff, patients, carers and communities work together to improve services. Rather than asking people for feedback once decisions have been made.

For more information about co-production or to discuss getting involved, please contact:

improving.together@uhnm.nhs.uk

Help me involve people in improvement

I am a member of staff
"I have an idea and want to involve people."

Get involved in improving care

I am a patient, carer or member of the public
"I'd like to help improve services."

Page under development

This page is currently being co-designed with staff, patients, carers and service users through our monthly co-production workshops.

Over time, this page will continue to develop and will provide guidance, resources, examples and opportunities to get involved in improving services across UHNM.

Co-production means working together to design and improve services.

It is about staff, patients, carers and families sharing ideas, learning from each other and making decisions together, so that services are shaped by the people who use and deliver them.

At the moment, it is not always easy for staff to know how to involve people, or for patients, carers and families to get involved early in service improvement.

This can mean opportunities to improve care are missed, or changes happen later than they could.

We want to make it easier to involve people early, clearer how to get involved, and more consistent across UHNM.

As this page develops, you can expect it to include:

  • Simple ‘how‑to’ guides to help staff involve people in improvement work
  • Short training videos to build confidence and understanding
  • Real examples of good co‑design, showing what works well in practice
  • Clear information on how to get involved and where to go for support

If you choose to take part, you can:

  • Share your experience or ideas
  • Help shape what this page includes
  • Be part of conversations about how we improve services
  • Join monthly co‑production workshops (in a way that works for you)

There is no expectation to have experience or knowledge — just an interest in improving care.

You can take part as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.

Learning and Examples

Support and Signposting

Have you worked with patients, carers or communities to improve services? We'd love to hear about it.

Submit a Co-Production Case Study

[Registration form link]