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PCC: Partnering with the public to tackle health inequalities

Being able to hear, understand, and strategically address people’s issues is vital to tackling the causes of persistent health inequalities, writes Patient and Client Council (PCC) CEO, Meadhbha Monaghan.

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.

PCC: The Public's Voice in Health and Social Care

The vision of the Patient Client Council (PCC) is for a health and social care service actively shaped by the needs and experience of patients, clients, carers, and communities, writes Chief Executive Meadhbha Monaghan.