Scottish Council

 

Scottish Council meets four times a year (November, March, June and September) in Edinburgh to debate and develop ideas and initiatives in relation to general practice and primary care in Scotland.

 

There are twenty-five members of the Council and five observers who:

 

• Discuss and respond to developments impinging on general practice in Scotland (through parliament, executive or from other external sources)
• Comment on UK initiatives and developments in relation to Scottish general practice (either individually or as a Council)
• Develop initiatives and actions on behalf of the College in Scotland
• Provide guidance and direction on College projects, initiatives and activities
• Ensure that the College is as representative as possible of member opinion across Scotland
• Further developments in relation to the quality of patient care and the professional development of individual members
• Ensure continued recognition of the College in Scotland as a lead player in primary care development in Scotland through the quality of the output across the College to external bodies and to members.
• Take account of the views of patients, external agencies and members in relation to the College generally and individual activities where appropriate.