1. Participation Network Knowledge Exchange
Gary McGrow, Social Researcher, Scottish Health Council
Howard McNulty, Public Partner, Healthcare Improvement Scotland
@SHC_org
#SHCKE

2. Scottish Health Council
Established 2005
14 local offices
Community Engagement
Service Change Team
Participation Standard
Participation Network
the NHS Reform (Scotland) Act 2004 created a legal duty on NHS Boards to involve patients and the public in planning and developing health services
Creation of Scottish Parliament
Controversial reconfigurations around Scotland
Guidance not being followed
Problems ending up at Minister’s door
the Scottish Health Council was established in 2005 to support, ensure and monitor Patient Focus and Public Involvement within the NHS
Brief overview of the Scottish Health Council, ending with:
… the Participation Network identifies and shares good practice in participation through networking events, research, publications and guidance.

3. The Participation Network as Knowledge Broker
~ connecting ~ sharing ~ improving ~
The Scottish Health Council is part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland
The Scottish Health Council has a unique contribution to make.
Through our Participation Network, we act as a bridge between evidence and policy and practice in participation for the NHS in Scotland. We develop, interpret and share research and learning so that practitioners have access to practical resources and effective and innovative ways of working which transform the experience of patients, carers and communities.
Examples of our guides and research
research
evaluation
user experience
practice wisdom
briefings & guidance
events & seminars
case studies
toolkits & resources
training & networking
influence national policy
increase understanding
transform practice
improve the experience of patients, carers & communities
Evidence
Policy & Practice
Participation Network
e-Participation Toolkit: using online technology to involve patients, carers and communities
The Participation Toolkit: supporting Patient Focus and Public Involvement in NHSScotland
Evaluating Participation: a guide and toolkit for health and social care practitioners
Future Requirements and Possibilities for Public Involvement in Health and Social Care

4. Volunteering in NHS Scotland
Patient Rights Act 2011
Volunteering in the NHS
Scottish Government programme from Nov 2011 to Mar 2015 to improve volunteering and infrastructure
NHS Board Strategic Leads

5. Some Public Partner Roles
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Hospital Inspections
Committee work e.g. Medicines, Antibiotics, Appliances, Scottish Health Council
Death Certification
Hospital Review
Participation Standard / networking
Consultation Comments