The Participation and Engagement Working Group's remit is to:
- develop a co-ordinated programme of participation and engagement activity across partners
- identify opportunities for joint engagement work to maximise links between related issues and reduce costs
- share expertise and experience across partners; publicise the engagement opportunities available from local partners and feedback published through a regular newsletter
- oversee the development and working of the Participation and Engagement Network
Membership of the working group
The current membership comprises of:
- Dumfries and Galloway council
- NHS
- Police Scotland
- Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
- Health and Social Care Partnership
- Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
- SWestrans
- Dumfries and Galloway College
- Healthcare Improvement Scotland
- Skills Development Scotland
- Community Action through Participation and Engagement Network (CAPE)
The working group meetings are workshop format and take place quarterly.