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The Patient and Client Council (PCC) is establishing a training and support programme to enable the citizens of Northern Ireland to take part in the various Work Streams involved in implementation of the “Delivering Together Health and WellBeing 2026”  Strategy.

These Work Streams will include such high profile initiatives as re-shaping the way Stroke Services are delivered, as well as more routine matters, such as establishing dedicated centres (“Elective Care Centres”) for routine surgical procedures, which will help cut waiting lists for these operations.

There is acute time pressure, because the need to reform the Health system is so pressing; so the PCC are taking the first steps to recruit people who would be interested in participating in the Work Streams, and to provide the first step of the induction and training process.

Please see the PCC’s Making Change Together infographic 

 

for more details  If you are interested in taking part,  register your interest with Jessica Murray (e mail: Jessica.murray@hscni.net); and spread the word in your networks.  This initiative will be a great opportunity to get our voice heard, where and when it matters, in building our Health and Social Care system.

We in NIRDP are working in partnership with the PCC to design and develop the training and support programme, bringing our NIRDP Members’ knowledge and experience to the table.  Julie Power, our Director and Secretary and a EUPATI Fellow, and Kerry Moore, our RANK Foundation funded  “Time to Shine” Intern, are working with Jessica Murray in the PCC to assemble and develop the training package. This will start with a basic introduction to the HSC system, but will lead on to modules covering wider issues, including how to engage and advocate most effectively as an “Expert” Patient/Service User/Carer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improving Neurology Care in NI

Engagement Workshop – 2^ndJuly 2019

 

The Department of Health and the Health and Social Care Board are jointly hosting a workshop as part of the Department’s Regional Review of Neurology Services.

 

The Review is looking at how neurology services can be improved and become more effective over the next 10-15 years, and we want your views to play a central role.

 

The workshop will take place on Tuesday 2^ndJuly 2019, from 11:00am to 3:00pm at

Grosvenor Hall,

Belfast Central Mission (BCM)

Grosvenor House

5 Glengall St.

Belfast

BT12 5AD

 

The morning session will focus on providing information on the Review and seeking your thoughts on the main areas you feel should be improved. This will help us develop a vision for neurology services.

 

The afternoon session will focus on how we can ensure services are better coordinated and patients can access help and support in a simple and accessible way.

 

The Department of Health is committed to a coproduction approach to the Regional Review. We hope that you will considering joining us to share your views. If you would like to participate, please contact us at hsrd@health-ni.gov.ukor phone 028 9076 5643.

 

This is the start of a conversation and there will be further opportunities to share your views throughout the Review process.

NIRDP wish Dr Heather McCluggage a very happy retirement, she will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her over her years working in paediatric palliative care. She was a valuable resource and support to all of us within NIRDP, particularly in the North West.

As a very fitting tribute to all of the fantastic work that Dr Heather McCluggage has achieved over the years the Derry Journal has written a beautiful piece where they say that she “has been described as a ‘guardian angel’ for children with life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses and their families.”

To read more on this feature click on the link to The Derry Journal here.