Health Issues in the Community

Health Issues in the Community (HIIC) is a course that helps people understand what affects their health and the health of their communities, and to take collective action on issues that matter to them.  
The course was developed by the Scottish Community Development Centre and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX) and is delivered by trained tutors across Scotland. HIIC supports people of all ages to develop skills and knowledge to address health issues using community development approaches.

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In undertaking the course, participants gain a broad understanding of the social model of health, health inequalities, power & participation and community development approaches in health, and how they can use these to make change happen in their communities. The course is made up of 2 parts of 8 units each. This is a long term but very rewarding commitment and participants can gain accreditation for their learning if they wish to go down that route.

Find out more about CHEX here: CHEX - The Community Health Exchange. The Community Health Team is currently the main provider of HIIC courses in Dundee.

Find out more about the course here or read about our experience of delivering HIIC in Dundee here.

Live in Dundee and interested in the course? Get in touch with the team and we'll let you know how you can get involved!

Current HIIC courses

Hilltown Community Centre (active since May 2022)

Finmill Community Centre (active since Sept 2022 - currently on hold due to staff absence)

Charleston Community Centre (active since 30th October 2023)