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NHS Grampian Public Involvement Network

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Description

NHS Grampian is always recruiting members of the public to be part of the NHS Grampian Public Involvement Network.

The NHS Grampian Public Involvement Network is a group of patients, carers and members of the public from across Grampian who have an interest in health and health services.

Members are also sent regular updates and notice of other opportunities to get involved with NHS Grampian e.g.: focus groups, local events.

A great opportunity to be involved and help develop the NHS in Grampian. For more details please contact:
NHS Grampian Public Involvement Team
e-mail.: gram.involve@nhs.scot
tel.: 01224 558098
Web: www.nhsgrampian.org/involvingyou

Organisation aims and objectives

The Network is a group of patients, carers and the general public who are particularly interested in health services across Grampian. Members of the Network work in partnership with clinical staff and managers as a large group and sometimes as individuals on working groups and committees. Much of the Forum's work is associated with issues that impact on the whole of Grampian. The work can involve participating in working groups or discussion sessions, completing questionnaires and other methods that we are using to actively involve the general public, carers and patients in helping develop a local health service.

Frequency and commitment details

People can choose how much / little time they wish to dedicate to being involved.

Restrictions

Experience required: Open to anyone with an interest in health services – you do not need to have specialist skills, knowledge or experience in health or medical care.
Travel details: Variety of opportunities to participate and be involved.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We pay travel costs and expenses as per NHS policy. Volunteers are re-imbursed as soon as finance dept processes the claim.
Training details: Good support and training is provided to all volunteers. The Public Involvement Team at NHS Grampian provide ongoing advice and support.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
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