Participate in Community Pharmacy Scotland's 2024 Communication Survey

Jul-242024
Written By Robbie Collins

Published: 02/07/24

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) invites you to take part in our 2024 Communication Survey. Your feedback is essential in helping us improve our services.

Please note: for open questions just type your answers in full and move on to the next question. Your answers will save when you press “Submit” on completion at the very end.

Create your own user feedback survey

About the Survey:

  • Length: 17 questions

  • Time: Under 10 minutes

  • Purpose: Improve CPS communications and services

  • Deadline: Friday 4th October 2024

How to Participate

  • Access: Follow the survey link here or scroll up this page to complete.

  • Respond: Answer the questions honestly, there are no wrong answers.

Why Participate?

Your input will help us identify areas for improvement and helps enhance our communications. Every response matters.

If you have any questions, please contact our Web Team at webteam@cps.scot

 
 
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