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 also take part in person when the team visits locations across Northern Ireland.
In-person sessions use a mix of conversation and hands-on, tangible tools to make it easy to take part. You can drop in, take part, and move on.
You can also take part in person when the team visits locations across Northern Ireland.
In-person sessions use a mix of conversation and hands-on, tangible tools to make it easy to take part. You can drop in, take part, and move on.
Upcoming public engagement events (2-13 March 2026):
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, trusts, and locations for the public beta testing events:
| Date | Time | Trust | Location / Venue |
| 2 March 2026 | 10am-3pm | BHSCT | Grand Central Station |
| 3 March 2026 | 10am-3pm | WHSCT | Ulster University – Magee Campus, Northland Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 7JL |
| 7 March 2026 | 4pm-7pm | BHSCT | SSE Arena, Belfast, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ |
| 9 March 2026 | 10am-3pm | NHSCT | Ballymena Health & Care Centre, 86 Cushendall Road, Ballymena, BT43 6HL |
| 11 March 2026 | 10am-3pm | SEHSCT | Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn, BT28 1LP |
| 13 March 2026 | 10am-3pm | SHSCT | Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Buttercrane Quay, Newry, BT35 8HJ |
These events are your opportunity to:
- Influence how the new “deal” between people and the health system is shaped
- Share frontline insight on what helps (or hinders) people staying well
- Support the creation of a sustainable health and care system for the future
- Ensure your trust and community’s voice is represented
- Whether your venue is confirmed or still being finalised, your participation is essential.
- Get in touch with us if you have questions about the in-person events at thisisourhealth@hscni.net.
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