Our Publications

We publish a variety of reports, research papers and newsletters which are available to download in PDF format.

Copies of our corporate documents, including our Annual Reports and our Work Plans, are available in the About Us section.

Current and previous editions of our newsletter are available from our News and Events section.

Guidance

We produce guidance for NHS Boards on issues relating to the involvement and participation of patients, carers and the public in planning health services. Read more »

Patient Focus and Public Involvement Assessment Reports

In the past, we reported on how well NHS Boards engage with patients and the public in their area. Now Boards publish their own self assessments, which we verify. Read more »

Major Service Change Reports

We produce reports on how well NHS Boards have consulted with their local populations on their proposals for major service change. Read more »

Research

We commission research into issues of involving patients, carers and the public, including NHS complaints and involving groups which are seldom heard. Read more »

Policy Briefings

Our policy briefings include our position on key issues relating to public involvement in the NHS as well as action that can be taken to bring about change. Read more »

Consultation Responses

We publish responses to consultations which have been issued by the Scottish Government and NHS Boards. Read more »

 

Alternative Formats

If you would like to request any of these documents in an alternative format - such as large print, Braille, audio versions or in other languages - please contact us by telephone on 0141 241 6308 or by text-phone on 0141 241 6316.