Sign ups for Scottish Government’s National Care Service (NCS) Regional Forum events are now live.

These events (taking place June – August) are part of the NCS development, and aim to help Scottish Government learn more about the unique nature of social care support in local areas across Scotland, through discussion on what people would like to see in the NCS, and hearing from people with lived experience of social care support.

They will be hosting 9 in-person events across Scotland throughout the summer, with another 5 online events for those unable to attend in person events for any reason:

Tuesday 20^th June – Albert Halls, Stirling
Wednesday 28^th June – William Quarrier Conference Centre, Glasgow
Friday 14^th July – Hilltown Community Centre, Dundee
Tuesday 18^th July – Stranraer Millennium Centre, Dumfries and Galloway
Wednesday 26^th July – The Corran Hall, Oban
Tuesday 1^st August – An Crùbh Community Centre, Skye
Tuesday 8^th August – Strathpeffer Community Centre, Highland
Thursday 17^th August – Isleburgh Community Centre, Shetland
Tuesday 22^nd August – The Inkwell, Elgin

Online events take place on the following dates:

Thursday 24^th August
Tuesday 29^th August

Scottish Government is keen to speak to and hear from as many people as possible, in order to build a National Care Service which meets as many needs as possible.

Each event will be different, focusing on co-designing the National Care Service, with specific sessions on the following themes:

“information sharing to improve care support”
“keeping care support local”
“realising rights and responsibilities”
“making sure my voice is heard”
“valuing the workforce”

Attendees will have an opportunity to hear directly from local experts, whilst also taking part in design and research activities related to their own experiences, and using these to shape the future of community health and social care in Scotland.

To book your place at any event listed above, or for further information, please visit the Eventbrite page.

For further information on the NCS, visit the Scottish Government webpages: