NHS Forth Valley exists to serve 276,000 people in Forth Valley.

As a resident of Forth Valley it is important that you have the opportunity to become involved in the key decisions which will shape the future of services.

NHS Forth Valley has established a Patient Involvement Network and is looking for people of all ages and backgrounds and from all communities within Forth Valley to have a say in how services are planned in the future.

You do not need to know anything about the health service. They are looking for enthusiastic people who can give a little of their time, (no more than 2 – 4 hours each month). Involvement can range from e-mail or postal surveys to attending meetings and joining one of the newly formed Public Partnership Forums - you can do as little or as much as you like.

If you are interested in becoming involved in the work of the Public/Patient Panel, please telephone the NHS Forth Valley response line free on 0800 456 033 and leave your name , address and phone number and ask for the Patient Involvement Network information to be sent to you.

Alternatively you can either write to:

Tom Whyte
Patient & Public Involvement Co-ordinator
Trust Headquarters
Westburn Avenue
Falkirk
FK1 5SU

Or Fax on: 01324 617 421
Or email: yourhealthservice@fvhb.scot.nhs.uk