Are you interested in having a say on local health services and how they could be improved? Then your local Public Partnership Forum (PPF) is a great way to get involved.
The forums meet regularly to discuss local health issues. Meetings include presentations and talks from local health staff. Some forum members also arrange and are involved in local health events for the public.
PPFs are open to any resident of Lanarkshire. You can take part as much or as little as you like.
In Lanarkshire there are two main forums:
- North Lanarkshire Public Partnership Forum
- South Lanarkshire Public Partnership Forum
There are also a range of local forums for your town or area. You will find more information on these in the pages North and South PPFs.
The forums are made up of members of the public, carers, local community groups and voluntary organisations. You do not need to be a member of an existing group to join. For more information or to get involved, contact Julie Arthur on 01698 858320.
Public Partnership Forums have a number of official roles. These are to:
- Inform local people about the range and location of services and information for which the CHP is responsible
- Involve local users of service, carers and the public in discussion about how to improve local health services
- Support wider public involvement in planning and decision-making about services that are delivered locally.