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Organisational Change

On 1 April 2010 the Scottish Health Council revised its core functions and changed its staffing structure to reflect its key priorities for the future. This page explains the reasons behind the change and lists key dates in the timeline.

Timeline

April 2005	The Scottish Health Council is established.
Summer 2008	After three years, an independent review of the organisation is carried out in line with normal practice.
November 2008	The reports from the independent review are published: Independent Review report Independent Review summary report Report on the role of the Local Advisory Councils
Spring 2009	Following the independent review, and in consultation with key stakeholders, the Scottish Health Council develops its Action Plan: A form fit to function
July 2009	The Action Plan is approved by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing.  The letter is available on theScottish Government website.
Autumn 2009 - Spring 2010	The Action Plan is implemented in partnership with staff,   NHS Quality Improvement Scotland and Trade Unions.  The new senior management positions are appointed.
April 2010	The new staff structure and revised functions become effective.

Further Reading

Information leaflet about our organisational change