Scotland

Welcome to the Scottish GIG Homepage!

GIG aims to represent and involve families in Scotland to ensure that their collective voice is heard by decision makers such as NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government.

Claire Cotterill is our Patient Engagement Officer and concentrates on:

The creation of a virtual panel of patient representatives

• Building an online forum where issues surrounding genetic predisposition and  / or disease can be debated
• Canvassing the views of our members and coordinating responses to consultations
• Raising awareness of issues affecting patients and their families through the Scottish media.

Gillian Scott is the Development Officer and her work includes:

• Informing the political and professional discussions about the services and resources needed to provide high quality medical genetic services for the future.
• Contributing to public and professional education on genetic issues and developments, and their impact on patients and families

GIG in Scotland also work to:

• Develop links with services where genetics in a significant issue, to encourage dialogue between patients, families, voluntary organisations, the public and professionals.
• Engage with and support the work of voluntary groups for those affected by all forms of genetic disorder in Scotland.
• Represent the views of patients and family members, to policy makers and service providers.
• Organise events in Scotland.