Get Involved

You can help us to improve how we care for you, and how we plan your health services. Patients, carers and others are already working with us on a whole range of issues and in many different ways. For example:

telling us about their experience as a patient
helping us to understand what patients really value and how to shape services
joining patient groups

Members of NHS Highland's Public Engagement Team are:

Maimie Thompson, Head of Public Relations & Engagement (01463 704722) - maimie.thompson@nhs.net
Caroline Cecil, Planning and Public Involvement Manager, Argyll and Bute Community Health Partnership (01546) 605680 - caroline.cecil@nhs.net
Karen Burnett, Project Officer (01463) 704702 - karen.burnett1@nhs.net

Useful Links

NHS Highland Volunteer Expenses Policy

Out of pocket expenses policy for Volunteers

Expenses claim form

One-page claim form for out of pocket expenses for volunteers

Different ways to get involved

Patient Participation Groups, Patients' Councils, Public Partnership Forums, Local Advisory Council member of the SHC

NHS Highland Brief Guide to Participation 2010

An 'at a glance' guide to assist the planning of participation in service improvement, redesign and change.