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.
Current vacancies
We're looking for a full-time Engagement Officer in our west region (fixed-term until 31 March 2022). The closing date for applications is 29 September 2021.
We're looking for a full-time Information Officer (fixed-term until 31 March 2022). The closing date for applications is 6 October 2021.
Vacancies VacanciesCall for abstracts (deadline extended)
We're planning a series of webinars for the end of October, to share examples of research and innovative practice in community engagement, and to consider how engagement will look in the future.
Interested? Submit your abstract by 24 September.
Research Network Research NetworkMonthly webinar
Our planned webinar on Engaging with Gypsy/ Traveller communities has unfortunately had to be postponed. We will confirm the new data as soon as possible.
September 2021 webinar September 2021 webinarGathering views on the redesign of urgent care
Our latest report asked people across Scotland to share their experiences of using the newly resigned urgent care service. The report also makes a number of recommendations to help people who are likely to experience specific barriers in accessing the service.
Redesign of urgent care Redesign of urgent careTips 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