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13.06.2023
After a 2 year battle we are very pleased to inform you all that we have secured funding for a new telephone system and provider. We know this will come as great relief to many of you as well as relief to the staff answering the phones as access via the phone system has been less than acceptable.
We have a go live date of Thursday this week.
We have made some changes to help with the flow of calls - namely there will be no separate options for Woodlands or Middle Chare. It will be one line in and any free lines will ring. There will also be a call back option so you don't have to wait on the line. We are not promising this will solve all the access problems but we are certainly expecting it to help.
We will have technicians available on both sites on Thursday and Friday to help with any teething problems that we may have.
Constructive feedback will be extremely helpful to us during the process and after we have switched over so we know what other improvements we can make.
Many thanks for your cooperation an patience.

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Patient Advice & Support

Patient Advice and Support Service The Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) is delivered by the Scottish Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Service. The service is independent and provides free, confidential information, advice and support to anyone who uses the NHS in Scotland. It aims to support patients, their carers and families in their dealings with the NHS and in other matters affecting their health.

The service promotes an awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of patients. It also advises and supports people who wish to give feedback, make comments, raise concerns or make a complaint about treatment and care provided by the NHS in Scotland.

The Patient Advice and Support Service will: 

  • Help clients understand their rights and responsibilities as patients
  • Provide information, advice and support for those wishing to give feedback or comments, raise concerns or make complaints about health care delivered by NHS Scotland.
  • Ensure clients feel listened to, supported, and respected when raising concerns about difficult experiences
  • Work with the NHS to use feedback to improve NHS service provision.

The Patient Advice and Support Service also provides general advice and help on a range of issues, such as housing, employment, benefits or money worries. Support with these issues can have a positive impact on the health of clients. Clients can also access information and advice on how to access health and community services that offer additional support with health care needs. The service is a valuable resource for frontline NHS staff because it offers a wide range of support for patients in relation to health and health care.

How to contact the Patient Advice and Support Service

The Patient Advice and Support Service can be accessed through any Scottish citizens advice bureau.  You can find your local bureau by using the search facility at the top of this page. There is more information about the service at www.patientadvicescotland.org.uk/ 

Related publications: 

pdfPatient Advice and Support Service (PASS) leaflet

pdf Patient Advice and Support Service briefing sheet



 
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