Participation requests
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Participation Requests (PRs) enable communities to request to participate in decisions and processes which are aimed at improving outcomes.
See also participation request annual reports and decision notices.
Who can make a participation request?
In order to make a PR, a community organisation does not have to be a legally constituted group, but it must be community-led and most of the members must be from the community. Membership must be open to the whole community and the work of the group must be for the benefit of the community. The Scottish Government guidance describes in detail who can make a PR.
How to make a participation request
It is strongly recommended that communities enter into discussion with their local District Manager (in the Highland HSCP area) or Locality Manager (in Argyll and Bute) as early as possible. This will ensure that existing public engagement processes are used appropriately and that any PR submitted is well thought-out, appropriate and focused on improving outcomes.
Complete a PR online using this form:
Community Empowerment Act - Participation Request to NHS Highland
Alternatively, the Word or PDF document linked below can be completed and sent to:
email nhsh.communityengagement@nhs.scot
We can also offer forms in large print format. For assistance in completing forms:
email ruth.daly2@nhs.scot
What happens when NHS Highland receives a participation request?
Once we receive a PR, we will log it and forward it to the appropriate District or Locality Manager for assessment and response.
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