Latest News
15 June 2010
New Consultation Response published
The Scottish Health Council has submitted a response to the Scottish Government's consultation paper on Control of Entry Arrangements for Inclusion on the Pharmaceutical List.
14 June 2010
National Council Minutes
The Minutes from the meeting of the Scottish Health Council held on 15 April 2010 have now been approved and are available to download.
14 June 2010
It's All About Me
The conference report from the "It's All About Me" event held on 29 April 2010 has now been published.
12 May 2010
New Consultation Response published
The Scottish Health Council has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee about the Patient Rights (Scotland) Bill.
11 May 2010
National Council Minutes
The Minutes from the meeting of the Scottish Health Council held on 11 February 2010 have now been approved and are available to download.
26 April 2010
New Policy Briefings published
The Scottish Health Council has published two new briefing papers on the Pilot Health Board Elections and the Patient Rights (Scotland) Bill.
19 April 2010
"Improving Participation" report published
The Scottish Health Council has published a report entitled Improving Participation which describes twenty projects from across Scotland that have involved patients, carers and communities. These projects were supported by grants from the Scottish Health Council and include examples of engagement with equalities groups, seldom-heard communities and existing networks.
1 April 2010
New Scottish Health Council Structure
The Scottish Health Council has revised its core functions and changed its staffing structure to reflect its key priorities for the future.
18 March 2010
Patient Rights (Scotland) Bill introduced
The Health Secretary has introduced a new Bill which will guarantee a maximum waiting time for treatment, set up a patient advice and support service, and establish the legal right for people to complain about health services.
Read more at the Scottish Parliament website »
24 February 2010
National Council Minutes
The Minutes from the meeting of the Scottish Health Council held on 3 December 2009 have now been approved and are available to download.
10 February 2010
New Guidance published
The Scottish Health Council has published new guidance on Identifying Major Health Service Changes and Involving Patients, Carers and the Public in Option Appraisal.
3 February 2010
New Policy Briefing published
The Scottish Health Council has published a briefing paper on the changes to how NHS Boards are required to consult with the public about applications to the Pharmaceutical List following the introduction of the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009.
1 February 2010
Scottish Health Council website redesigned
Following consultations with stakeholders during 2009, we have redesigned our website. We'll continue to add resources and information over the coming months. If you would like to comment on the changes, please get in touch.
