PCC Engage

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PCC Engage

We want a health and social care service that is actively shaped by the needs and experience of the public.

We believe that you are an expert in the care that you have received and this knowledge should be used by decision makers to improve existing services and help shape new ones.

We offer opportunities for you to get involved in your Health and Social Care system.

By joining our Membership Scheme we will keep you up to date with what is going on across Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland and opportunities to influence services for the better.

We also offer opportunities for people with shared experiences to come together with HSC decision makers to improve the services of today and shape the services of tomorrow.

What is an Engagement Platform?

An Engagement Platform is a space to bring together a group of people, with a common theme or interest and lived experience, to work together and make change in health and social care.

Engagement Platforms allow participants to communicate their experiences and thoughts with the PCC, as well as being able to share their views directly with decision-makers in health and social care.

Find out more about our Engagement Platforms:

Adult Protection

Mental Health

Learning Disability

Care of Older People

Neurology

Serious Adverse Incident

For further PCC Engage opportunities please visit the following web pages:

Engagement Opportunities

Join our Membership Scheme!

Being a member ensures you will be kept informed of our work and what's going on within Health and Social Care. It is free and you can be involved as little or as much as you like.

Latest News

Thursday, 14 November 2024

Women encouraged to take part in NI-wide health survey

Women across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in a survey focusing on their health needs and the challenges around women’s healthcare. The Women’s Health Survey for Northern Ireland, part funded by the Department of Health, is the first phase of a public listening exercise with Northern Ireland women.

Friday, 08 November 2024

Patient and Client Council in the community

The Patient and Client Council (PCC) is bringing it’s services into the community. As part of PCC Support and Connect, we aimto make access to these services even easier, by being based in community and voluntary, third sector and other community venues, across Northern Ireland.

Thursday, 17 October 2024

PCC at NICON

Representatives from our engagement platforms, membership as well as staff and council members attended the Northern Ireland Confederation for Health and Social Care Conference (NICON24).

Monday, 07 October 2024

PCC celebrates success at National Awards

The Patient and Client Council (PCC) is celebrating the success of two of its members, Norma Sparkes and Danielle O’Neill, who have won the ‘Patient Contribution’ Award at the prestigious Patient Experience Network National Awards 2024 (PENNA24).

Monday, 07 October 2024

PCC Statement: Serious Adverse Incident Process - in the media 7 October 2024

The Patient and Client Council (PCC) acknowledge the issues raised by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudman (NIPSO) regarding the Serious Adverse Incident (SAI) process, in response to a Southern Health and Social Care Trust Complaint and others that have been received in recent years.

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

Embracing the public as assets – the need for a strategic approach to public participation

At the PCC we welcome the Northern Ireland Executive’s Draft Programme for Government 2024–2027 commitment to a partnership approach, which reflects a developing conversation across the public policy landscape. There is a growing recognition of the need to more effectively involve the public in policy development, public sector reform and in delivering effective and safe services.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Supporting World Patient Safety Day

We are celebrating the World Health Organisations’ (WHO) World Patient Safety Day, 17 September 2024, by highlighting the important role engagement and advocacy play in patient safety.

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Health Minister visits Patient and Client Council

On Tuesday 20 August, Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt visited the Patient and Client Council (PCC).

Friday, 16 August 2024

Patient Experience Network National Awards

We are delighted to announce that two of our members; Danielle and Norma, have been shortlisted in the Patient Experience Network National Awards for their outstanding contribution to our Neurology Engagement Platform work.