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NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS)
Aim
Provide an independent check on how NHS Scotland services are performing. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS) works on behalf of the people of Scotland and reports openly on what it finds, recommending action when required.
Public Role
Public Partner
Purpose
- highlight good practice in patient care
- highlight areas for improvement in patient care
Commitment
- 1.5 -2.5 days per review undertaken
- reading material prior to review visit
- maximum 3 review visits per year
Requirements
Good communication skills
Exceptions
Employment within the NHS in last 5 years
Training
Support provided as required
Benefits
The purpose of patient and carer involvement is to ensure that guidelines address issues that matter to patients and carers and that their perspectives are reflected in the guideline.
Reimbursement
Cover costs
- travel
- meals
- accommodation
- child care
- loss of earnings
Contact
NHS QIS
Edinburgh Office
Elliot House
8-10 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh
EH7 5EA
Telephone 0131 623 4300
Fax: 0131 623 4299
Email comments@nhshealthquality.org
Website www.nhshealthquality.org
Aphasia in Scotland Project
The Aphasia in Scotland Project started in 2006 at Queen Margaret University College in Edinburgh and is currently funded by NHS QIS. It will run for a year.
What is the aim of the project?
To look at service provision for people with aphasia in Scotland. This is mainly speech and language therapy services. We hope this will contribute to future changes in service provision.
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