Gillian Scott

Scottish Development Officer

Main areas of work are:

• Engage with and support the work of voluntary groups for those affected by all forms of genetic disorder in Scotland. 
• Coordinate and represent the views of patients and family members, to policy makers and service providers.
• Develop links with services where genetics in a significant issue, to encourage dialogue between patients, families, voluntary organisations, the public and professionals.
• Inform the political and professional discussions about the services and resources needed to provide high quality medical genetic services for the future.
• Contribute to public and professional education on genetic issues and developments, and their impact on patients and families, organising events in Scotland.
• Liaise and interact between the GIG (UK) office and the Scottish Executive.
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Background:

In addition to working 2 days per week for GIG, I also work in a Scottish Regional Genetics Unit as a Genetic Counsellor.

Contact details

gig.org.uk href="mailto:Gilliangig.org.uk">Gilliangig.org.uk
Phone 0131 651 4805
Mobile 07508 503 100
Address Genetic Interest Group (Scotland)
University of Edinburgh
St John's Land
Holyrood Road
EH8 8AQ

Gillian's normal days at GIG are Monday and Wednesday