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status to assess whether people were taking on board and using national guidelines and
messages relating to health and lifestyle. The survey involved the same methodology
as the 2004 survey, and there were a total of 4,057 survey responders.
13.2.4 Other Surveys
Following a successful pilot survey in 2006, between 2006 and 2009 at six-monthly
intervals, information was collected, through a specifically-designed questionnaire, on
physical activity levels, obesity and diet for members of community managed
programmes led by community groups which had an element on physical activity. The
key aims were to assess physical activity levels and mental health status of the
participants, and examine trends over time. There were a 621 completed
questionnaires from 360 individuals who participated in the survey over the four survey
rounds (see section 8.6.9 on page 319 for more information).
During 2004, there was a survey examining 5-A-DAY which involved a mapping
exercise of availability of fresh fruit and vegetables (Public Health Development Team
2005). This survey was completed in the most deprived areas of Hull so the findings
were not representative, but provided some useful insight into availability of fruit and
vegetables locally, problems with trying to and reasons for not eating 5-A-DAY, etc.
13.2.5 Patient and Public Involvement Projects
Two main projects have been undertaking by the Patient and Public Involvement
directorate. The Listening Exercise involved obtaining information on the aspirations
and expectations for health and healthcare from Hull residents, and the Membership
project allowed Hull residents to become members of NHS Hull.
13.2.5.1 Membership
NHS Hull was one of the first organisations to introduce a Membership Model. People
can become members of NHS Hull with varying degrees of involvement (currently
7,000+ members). Membership offers many benefits for local people, including the
development of a greater, more influential voice for the public when it comes to deciding
what local health service‟s money is spent on and where. There are benefits for NHS
Hull including the establishment of better links with the community, and the ability to
seek input and opinions on projects, services and consulting issues much more directly.
13.2.5.2 Listening Exercise “We‟re All Ears”
Another large project which aimed to seek the views of the public on health was the
NHS Hull Listening Exercise “We‟re All Ears”. Stage one involved telephone interviews
with 1,500 residents to obtain their views on their local needs and their health
aspirations. As well as the interviews, there are three large community events and
around 20 small focus groups from different „more hard to reach‟ groups such as young
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