What is a Participation Request?
Participation Requests (PRs) enable communities to request to participate in decisions and processes which are aimed at improving outcomes.
Who can make a Participation Request?
In order to make a PR, a community organisation does not have to be a legally constituted group, but it must be community-led and most of the members must be from the community. Membership must be open to the whole community and the work of the group must be for the benefit of the community. The Scottish Government guidance describes in detail who can make a PR.
How to make a Participation Request
It is strongly recommended that communities enter into discussion with NHS Borders as early as possible. This will ensure that existing public engagement processes are used appropriately and that any PR that is submitted is well thought-out, appropriate and focused on improving outcomes.
What happens when NHS Borders receives a Participation Request?
Once we receive a PR, we will log it and forward it to the appropriate person for assessment and response.