Involvement and Participation

Links

Patient Focus & Public Involvement - In December 2000, Our National Health: A plan for action, a plan for change was launched. The plan outlined how we proposed to improve the health of the people in Scotland, deliver high-quality health and social care services, and address inequalities in health more effectively.

eLibrary NHS Get Involved - It’s vital NHS Scotland meets the needs and wishes of people receiving care and treatment. To do this, we seek out the views of local communities, patients and carers. And it’s why we need to keep people informed and involved in developments.

Patient Focus and Public Involvement - Further reading available from Scottish Government Health Directorate Publications published on SHOW.

Evolving Practice - contains real-life examples of Scotland's commitment to improving health services through involving patients and the public. Users can easily document and share their experiences of Patient Focus and Public Involvement (PFPI) while learning from initiatives from around the country that can help shape services in their own area. All shared information is available without the need to register. However, membership is free and by registering an account you can: - Store and share your portfolio of PFPI work - Find examples of ongoing work from across the country - Rate and recommend useful PFPI websites - Join a community that is interested in improving and evolving health services in Scotland - Receive regular news updates direct to your inbox