Health & Social Care Moray (HSCM) is inviting Moray citizens to take part in a new series of engagement events exploring community-led approaches to improving the health and wellbeing of people and places.
The first Community Conversation will be held in Burghead Community Hall on Thursday 30 October, 2โ4pm. Residents in Burghead, Hopeman, and the surrounding areas are invited to come along to consider local health and wellbeing information and share their views on what makes a difference in their community.
Facilitated table discussions will focus on understanding local strengths, recognising whatโs working well, exploring where the challenges lie, and considering how neighbours, groups, and services can work together to create healthier, more connected communities.
Leading the interactive session will be Elizabeth Robinson, Consultant in Public Health at NHS Grampian, who will present insights from local health data published in the Moray Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.
She said: โWeโll use health and wellbeing data as a starting point, but this is about listening and learning what community health and wellbeing mean to the people who live here. We want to hear whatโs good, what could be better, and what suggestions you have to make a real difference.โ
The priorities identified and ideas raised will feed directly into Health & Social Care Morayโs locality planning work with the community, helping to shape future action to improve wellbeing, reduce health inequalities, and support people to take greater control of their own health.
The event is open to everyone, and light refreshments will be provided. Places are free but should be booked by Friday 24 October. You can:
- Register on Eventbrite using the linkย here
- Call 01343 563955 and leave a message with your details
- Emailย involvement@moray.gov.uk.
For those interested in learning more about the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, the document is available on the HSCM website using the link here.
It provides an overview of the building blocks of health and wellbeing โ including housing, income, and environment โ alongside the main illnesses and conditions affecting the population. This evidence helps HSCM and community planning partners plan services and ensure limited resources are used where they can have the greatest impact.
