Published on behalf of North Ayrshire Council Health and Social Care Partnership
A celebration of the ten-year anniversary of Woodland View Hospital in Irvine was launched this week, with current and former patients and their families and carers being invited to get involved.
The hospital, which opened in the Spring of 2016, is a purpose built, integrated mental health facility serving the whole of Ayrshire, bringing together a full range of outpatient and inpatient facilities including the previous adult inpatient wards at Ailsa Hospital in Ayr and University Hospital Crosshouse.
As part of the celebrations, North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership would love to hear stories from patients who have received care at the hospital, as well as those who have supported their loved ones through treatment at Woodland View.
Your story could become one of the featured pieces in the Partnership’s ‘10 Years, 10 Stories’ project, helping to highlight the impact Woodland View has had on individuals, families, and our wider community over the last decade.
Whether your experience is big or small, challenging or inspiring, you can share your story by emailing MentalHealthEngagement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk or calling 07392 128 928.
In addition, the Partnership is running an anonymous survey for patients and former patients to better understand your experiences of the mental health ward environment and how it assisted you in your care and recovery.
The survey looks at what is working well, where improvements could be made, and how we can continue to develop an environment that supports high‑quality patient care.
You can take part online at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Y3RH47/
Finally, a separate anonymous survey for families and carers can be accessed athttps://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/8OJGOG/ focussing on how the ward environment supports the person you care for, how it supports you in your role as a carer, and where improvements can be made.
The closing date for both surveys and the submissions of stories is Monday 4 May.
Caroline Cameron, Director of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “As the lead partnership for mental health in Ayrshire, we want to take this opportunity to reflect, learn, and celebrate the progress we’ve made together as we approach the 10th anniversary of the opening of Woodland View.
“As well as reaching out to the public, we’re also gathering the views of our staff, and the insights from your stories, survey results, and the thoughts of staff at the hospital will help to shape future developments, enhance care experience, and ensure that Woodland View continues to offer a safe, therapeutic and supportive environment for all.”
To keep up to date with the ’10 Years of Woodland View’ celebrations, follow North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NorthAyrshireHSCP