Have your say on the future of Scotland’s health at city summit
A HEALTH summit is to be held in Glasgow’s new hospital to discuss the future of the Scottish NHS.
Health Secretary Shona Robison, leading doctors and nurses and representatives from the social care sector will be attending the debate – staged jointly by The Herald and Scottish Government – to discuss how services need to change to cope with the growing elderly population.
There are also 25 places for Herald readers who are interested in considering what healthcare should look like in 10 to 15 years and how to deliver that vision.
The event follows The Herald’s NHS: Time for Action campaign which has been calling for a review of health and social care capacity as well as a national debate about the future of healthcare in Scotland.
There will be keynote addresses by Ms Robison and Theresa Fyffe, Scotland director of the Royal College of Nursing, as well as time for audience questions.
The event will be chaired by Herald columnist Iain Macwhirter.
Ms Robison said the national conversation was a chance to talk about the future of health and social care services.
She said: “Through that conversation, and events such as this, I want to know what really matters to families when thinking about the future, and what support they need to lead healthier lives.
“The NHS is a treasured institution and holds a special place in this country’s heart. So it is absolutely right that we involve as many people as we can in the discussion about where the NHS will go in the next 10 to 15 years and beyond. This is a great opportunity for people to get involved.”
The summit is taking place in the Teaching and Learning Centre at the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow on Tuesday, August 25. The doors open at 5pm and the main event is due to run from 5.30 pm to 7.30pm.
The 25 places will be allocated to Herald readers on a first come, first served basis. The event is free. To seek a place please send an email with “Health Summit” in the subject box to Lyndsay.wilson@ heraldandtimes.co.uk
There are a number of ways to contribute to Creating a Healthier Scotland. Visit: healthier.scot/