Lived Experience Representative for Leg Ulcer Guideline

Healthcare Improvement Scotland
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The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) is currently recruiting lived experience representatives to join our multidisciplinary group responsible for developing the updated guideline on the management of leg ulcers

SIGN makes sense of evidence. We respond to the needs of the people of Scotland by involving them to create trusted evidence-based guidance to support decision-making. We collaborate with health and social care professionals, patient organisations and individuals to produce evidence-based guidelines. We systematically review the scientific literature to aid the translation of new knowledge into action.

A guideline on this topic was issued in 2010 and has since then been withdrawn. The guideline provided evidence-based recommendations on the management of chronic venous leg ulcers including: assessment; treatment; prevention of recurrence; provision of care; and a checklist for provision of information. This topic has been accepted onto SIGN’s 2025/26 work programme.

We are seeking individuals with lived experience of leg ulcers to contribute their valuable perspectives to this important work. Your insights will help ensure the guideline reflects the real-world needs and experiences of patients. If you are interested in contributing or would like to learn more, we would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.

Experience required

We do not ask for particular skills and experience but we ask that you have some of the following:

• Direct experience of the condition (eg as someone who has or has had the condition, or the carer or family member of someone who has the condition)
• An interest in improving people’s experience of healthcare
• Time to commit to the work of group (eg attend meetings and comment on guideline drafts)
• A willingness to convey the views of people with lived experience not represented on the group
• The ability to put views across clearly, constructively and sensitively, taking into account other people’s responsibilities, views and experiences
• A willingness to become familiar with medical terms and phrases
• Some experience of working in groups
• Good communication and team working skills
• Enthusiasm and commitment

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There is an induction programme volunteers. It includes an introduction to the work of SIGN and the Evidence Directorate. You will also meet the Chair of the guideline group and the Programme Manager before you attend any group meetings. Training sessions on methods and developing information for the public is offered.

You will be supported by our Public Involvement staff. You are encouraged to seek support if you feel unable to carry out a task or need to discuss any aspect of your role. We will seek to provide any required training and you will not be expected to do anything that you feel unable to.