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Chest Voices – Training & Support

Chest Voices is a free, informal workshop, run over two non–consecutive days which will enable you to:

• Understand the structure of the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland
• Find out which NHS bodies are looking for your involvement and views
• Discover how to effectively communicate with health professionals
• Share ideas and experiences in a relaxed environment
• Learn how to improve services for the next patient
• Develop the skills to become a patient or carer representative planning, monitoring and improving health services

Chest Voices is free to join for patients, carers and health professionals. Joining the Chest Voices register gives you access to workshops in your area.

Some members of Chest Voices become representatives, directly influencing health services by:

• Responding to questionnaires
• Attending public meetings and consultations
• Leading patient user groups within health services
• Advising on research projects
• Attending committees and planning groups

Further information

To find out more about joining Chest Voices or becoming a representative please:

• Email: Voices Scotland
• Tel:0131 225 6963

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