When planning how to engage differently, it’s important not to focus solely on digital technology. Knowing your audience is key to successful engagement. Visit our new online resources for guidance on engaging from a distance: hisengage.scot/engaging-diffe… #EngagingDifferently

The old ways of reaching out to people are not obsolete. Engagement methods such as surveys & telephone interviews are as useful as ever. Check out the Engaging Different online resource for advice to help you engage at a distance. hisengage.scot/engaging-diffe… #EngagingDifferently

Physical distancing has prevented face-to-face meetings from taking place. Healthcare Improvement Scotland held meetings online for our volunteers, known as public partners, to keep them informed. Read what we did and what we might do differently: hisengage.scot/equipping-prof… #EngagingDifferently

A Comms & Engagement Plan describes: 👥who you need to engage with as part of your work ❓what are the best way(s) to reach them 🗓️when you'll do this Find out more about planning how to engage stakeholders in our latest animation🎬 hisengage.scot/effective-enga… #EngagingDifferently

A Communication and Engagement Plan doesn’t have to be complicated or technical. It should be in an easy-to-read format that can be shared with communities for feedback. Find out more about writing a Plan: hisengage.scot/effective-enga… #EngagingDifferently

Reimagining the future with a ‘what matters to you?’ conversation - 8 Sept, 18:30 BST Panel discussion with Maureen Bisognano Isabela Castro Anders Vege @S4Maher and Tommy Whitelaw BCAh. Part of #ALLIANCEConf20 online prog. ➡️Register now at: …e-annual-conference2020.heysummit.com/talks/reimagin…

Registration is now open for our first national Community Engagement in Primary Care online event Learn and share together Sign up to the sessions that interest you hisengage.scot/events-list/co…

Getting out into the sunlight is important during winter. Exposure to light keeps your body clock in check and is fundamental to good health. Enjoying daylight in the mornings can help to boost your mood and #ClearYourHead. Find some tips that can help➡️clearyourhead.scot/winter

Aged 18+ and living in Scotland? Can you help? Scottish Government looking for 3000 volunteers to complete a short fortnightly survey, to help track the impact of COVID-19. Details below 👇

Recommended read - Professional Standards Authority have published Lynsey Cleland discussing how Community Engagement was able to adapt to make sure people in Scotland have the opportunity to have a say in their care. Read it here: tinyurl.com/yytbs8xn #EngagingDifferently #VirtualVisiting

Our next FREE monthly webinar looks at the public engagement which supported the rollout of NHSNearMe in 2020. Maimie Thompson shares the benefits, the barriers and the surprises. 🗓️10 Feb 🕑2-3pm Info and booking: hisengage.scot/feb21-webinar

The Scottish Health Technologies Group is assessing the evidence on using surgical mesh to repair abdominal and groin hernias in adults. A key part of this work involves understanding public experiences and views on hernia repair surgery. More info: healthcareimprovementscotland.org/news_and_event…

Our SHTG colleagues are assessing the evidence on using surgical mesh to repair abdominal and groin hernias in adults. They want to hear from anyone with experience of this surgery. Please share the survey link: healthcareimprovementscotland.org/news_and_event… 🗓️Closing date: 7 April

Last year we asked NHS boards in Scotland what was needed to allow patients to have a video call with their loved ones during a hospital stay. We welcome Scottish Government’s announcement of funding in support of #VirtualVisiting. Read our report: hisengage.scot/equipping-prof…

Latest #EngagingDifferently case study 👀 If you hear anything on the grapevine about organisations seeking people's views and experiences at a distance let us know 🗣️ We love to share approaches and learning.

When you understand your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment. At your next appointment it's #OKtoAsk: - what are the benefits? - what are the risks? - are there alternative treatments? - what if I do nothing? ➡️nhsinform.scot/oktoask

We asked people with #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis how their lives are impacted by the condition. Our Gathering Views report details their experiences and recommendations. Read what they said in full: hisengage.scot/living-with-me

Great day at NHS Tayside supporting Victoria Richmond and cjsturrock on WMTY Day #WMTY24 Loads of great conversations taking place with the important question 'What matters to you?' being asked 🗣️