Community Engagement
Supporting the engagement of people and communities in shaping health and care services in Scotland
We believe people and communities should be able to use their skills and experience to design and improve the health and care services that matter to them.
People should also have the opportunity to work together with the organisations that provide those services. We work with policy makers and service providers to ensure that people and communities are involved in planning and developing local health and care services.
Previously known as the Scottish Health Council, we launched in April 2020 with a focus on:
- best practice for engaging with individuals and communities to shape local services and influence national policy
- equality and human rights to ensure everyone’s voice is heard
- collaborating and working in partnership, and
- sharing learning.
Monthly webinar
Did you miss our webinar on Community engagement in primary care, on 14 July 2021? We've added the recording to our website.
July 2021 webinar July 2021 webinarRe-introduction of ‘stood down’ NHS volunteers
We've produced a risk assessment framework which will allow staff who manage NHS volunteers to consider the risks of bringing back volunteers who had been 'stood down' during the pandemic.
COVID-19 risk assessment framework COVID-19 risk assessment frameworkInvolving volunteers in the COVID-19 vaccination programme
We've produced guidance and information for staff who may be involved in the management and supervision of volunteers as part of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Involving volunteers in the COVID-19 vaccination programme Involving volunteers in the COVID-19 vaccination programmeTips for online meetings
Online meetings and events have become the norm. How can we make sure they are engaging and accessible for everyone taking part?
Tips for online meetings Tips for online meetings