Members of the public are set to get a say on plans to establish a major trauma centre at the region's biggest hospital.
Bosses at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital are looking to set up a centre to manage severe and complex injuries at the Colney site.
Unveiled earlier this year, the plan would see specialist emergency care for people who have suffered traumatic injuries provided at the N&N.
The idea is to help speed up the time it takes for many seriously injured patients to receive the most appropriate treatment.
Currently, one in 20 trauma patients are sent to Addenbrooke's, in Cambridge, which specialises in treating life-threatening injuries - particularly those related to the brain.
Erika Denton, medical director at NNUH, said: "We are excited to be developing plans for our hospital to become a second major trauma centre in the east, which will enable us to support the most severely injured patients closer to their homes.
"We already have many of the specialities, such as trauma, orthopaedics and 24/7 emergency theatres, to enable us to become an MTC and over the last two years have been running an enhanced trauma service."
As local health leaders continue to consider the plans, members of the public have been asked to share their views on the scheme.
Healthwatch Norfolk is working alongside NHS England to find out what people in the region think of the idea.
It is conducting a survey which will be used to help NHS bosses develop any future plans for the proposals.
Alex Stewart, chief executive of Healthwatch Norfolk, said: "It is important for us to hear what the public understanding of a major trauma centre is and what people think about the proposal for the Norfolk and Norwich to become one.
"This information can help inform any future plans and by engaging with the public at this stage we can help to ensure everyone is heard."
To participate in the survey visit www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWNMTC/
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