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The South West Clinical Senate is looking for Senate Assembly Members.  Read more about the Senate Assembly here, or follow the yellow button to apply.

Senate Council Meeting: Capturing beneficial changes from the COVID 19 response

The SW Clinical Senate learned a lot from its experiences with virtual meetings and events during the global pandemic.

The South West Clinical Senate Citizens’ Assembly has come a long way since its inception in 2014.

South West Clinical Senate Assembly

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The Clinical Senate's purpose is to collaborate with commissioners in order to outline the best possible setups for services, all in the pursuit of providing high-quality, long-lasting healthcare. To accomplish this, we create inquiries related to specific service areas, and these questions are deliberated upon during Senate Council meetings. Through this process, the Clinical Senate aspires to become a valuable ally, offering essential insights and guidance to the entire healthcare system.

Advice for Commissioners

Advice for Commissioners

Giving Clinical Input

Giving Clinical Input

Public & Patient Involvement

Public & Patient Involvement

News

Latest News and Work from the Senate

The Citizens’ Assembly 2024 Summary

Here is a summary of the work carried out by the Citizens’ Assembly so far during 2024.  Read the summary by following the link below; The Citizens Assembly Recent Work 2024…
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Get involved with the work of the South West Clinical Senate

Shape the Future of Healthcare in the South West The South West Clinical Senate plays a crucial role in healthcare improvement in the region. Our mission is to provide strategic,…
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How to…Suggest a deliberative topic to the South West Clinical Senate

Introduction The South West Clinical Senate plays a pivotal role in shaping healthcare services across the region. It provides independent, clinical advice to commissioners on proposals for service reconfiguration and…
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National Topics Log

There are 9 Clinical Senates in England all of whom publish reports and recommendations on their own websites.  There is also a single repository where the work of all 9…
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South West Citizens’ Assembly Chair and Deputy Chair Role Description

Please follow the link below to view the Chair and Vice Chair role description. CA Chair and Deputy CA Chair Role Description
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South West Citizens’ Assembly Member Information Pack

South West Citizens’ Assembly Member Information Pack can be accessed by following the link below; CA Members Information Pack 2024
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About South West Clinical Senate

The Clinical Senate plays a crucial role in collaborating with commissioners to define the best possible service setups that ensure high quality, long-lasting healthcare services. To achieve this, they raise pertinent questions regarding specific service domains, which are deliberated upon in Senate Council meetings. Through this approach, the Clinical Senate aims to become a valuable advisor and supporter of the entire healthcare system.

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