We believe people and communities should be able to use their skills and experience to design and improve the health and care services that matter to them.

People should also have the opportunity to work together with the organisations that provide those services. We work with policy makers and service providers to ensure that people and communities are involved in planning and developing local health and care services.

Previously known as the Scottish Health Council, we launched in April 2020 with a focus on:

• best practice for engaging with individuals and communities to shape local services and influence national policy
• equality and human rights to ensure everyone’s voice is heard
• collaborating and working in partnership, and
• sharing learning.