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Hearty Voices Scotland — Training & Support

An NHS manager meets with patients to express their views at a Hearty Voices day

Hearty Voices Scotland 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

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

Some members of Hearty Voices Scotland 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 Hearty Voices Scotland or becoming a representative please:


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