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You can take part in whichever way works best for you.

Take part online

This is the quickest and easiest way to get involved.

The online experience:

  • asks the same core questions as the in-person sessions
  • is designed to be simple and accessible
  • can be completed anonymously
  • takes a short amount of time

You can take part at a time that suits you, using your own device.

Meet us in person

You can take part in ‘This is our health’ by joining one of our in-person events when the team visits locations across Northern Ireland.

In-person sessions are designed to be informal and accessible, using a mix of conversation and hands-on tools to make it easy to share your views. Simply drop in, take part, and move on.

Upcoming public engagement events:

Come along and help shape the future of Health and Social Care.

Your insight will directly contribute to shaping the “This is our health” capacity-building promise.

Below are the confirmed and proposed dates, locations for the public events:

Date Location / Venue
29 April 2026 Lesley Abbey Centre
3 May 2026 Belfast City Marathon
13 to 16 May 2026 Balmoral Show
25 to 28 June 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival

Why take part?

By attending an event, you can:

  • Influence how the new “deal” between people and the health system is shaped
  • Share your experiences of what helps (or hinders) people staying well
  • Support the creation of a sustainable health and care system for the future
  • Ensure your community and Trust are represented

Whether events are confirmed or still being finalised, your participation is important.

For any questions, contact: thisisourhealth@hscni.net.

Find events near you

Take part by attending an event in your area. Events are being delivered across Northern Ireland through local Health and Social Care Trusts. Select your Trust below to find out more and get involved:

    • Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
    • Northern Health and Social Care Trust
    • South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
    • Southern Health and Social Care Trust
    • Western Health and Social Care Trust

Take part with a community group

If you’re part of a community group, school or organisation, you can host your own conversation using a community resource pack.

A few things to know:

  • You can take part anonymously
  • There are no right or wrong answers
  • You don’t need any special knowledge
  • You can focus on one issue, or talk more broadly
  • You can share as much or as little as you want