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Voices Scotland for Carers – Training & Support

Trainers present Voices Scotland at the NHS Scotland conference in 2010

Voices Scotland for Carers is a free, informal series of workshops. The workshops run over two non–consecutive days. This 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
  • Understand how to video conference into a meeting
  • 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

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

Some members of 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 Voices Scotland or becoming a representative please:

  • Email: Voices Scotland
  • Tel:0131 225 6963
  • See 'Related Documents' for further information about the Voices Scotland for Carers' pilot report

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