National Care Service National Forum 2023 and further co-design sessions announced
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 18th August 2023
The second National Care Service National Forum will take place in Glasgow in October, following further co-design sessions.
The Scottish Government have announced that the second National Care Service National forum will take place on Monday 30 October at the Glasgow Science Centre (50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA) which has accessible facilities as well as transport links and parking.
This event is a chance for people with lived experience of accessing social care support, unpaid carers, people who work in community health and social care, and other organisations to come together and talk about the progress of the National Care Service and what needs to happen next.
It will also be an opportunity for the Scottish Government to share the feedback they gathered from the regional co-design events held across Scotland this summer. More information about the agenda will be sent to everyone registered before the event.
People wishing to attend in person can sign up via Eventbrite here this link will take you away from The Alliance website. Alternatively, online attendance can be booked via Eventbrite here instead this link will take you away from The Alliance website.
They have also confirmed that there will be three additional co-design sessions in autumn:
- Valuing the workforce, Edinburgh, 21 September (register via Eventbrite here)
- Making sure my voice is heard, Hawick, 26 September (register via Eventbrite here)
- Keeping care support local, Aberdeen, 2 October (register via Eventbrite here)
More details about the Scottish Government’s work towards a National Care Service can be found on their website. The process of developing the National Care Service is extremely important, and the ALLIANCE are keen to hear any feedback our members have about the proposals. You can contact Rob Gowans, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the ALLIANCE, on rob.gowans@alliance-scotland.org.uk to share your thoughts.
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