Group strengthens its role   as            independent voice for patients

Nine months into operation and the Patient and Client Council (PCC) strengthens its role as a powerful, independent voice for patients.  Members of the public have recently been selected and approved by the PCC Board onto the Western Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

This committee will ensure insight into local health and social care issues, including concerns and priorities for individuals and communities.

In total five committees have been established co-
terminus with the five health and social care trusts.
Each will be chaired by a member of the PCC
Board.  To allow for capture of the diverse needs
within a local area, the LAC can co-op additional
members on specific issues.  The establishment of
such committees will support the PCC in having an
informed and active local presence.

It is anticipated that the first meeting for each Local
Advisory Committee will be held in February 2010.

Further details on the Western Local Advisory
Committee are available from the:-
Western Area Office
Patient and Client Council
Hilltop, Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital
Omagh BT79 ONS   Tel: 028 8225 2555

 

Living Life to the Full
Life Skills Programme

 

Aware Defeat Depression invites you to a half day conference:-

Date:     Thursday 21 January 2010
Time:     10.30am to 1.00pm (Lunch at 12.30pm)
Venue:  W5, Odyssey Pavilion, Belfast

Guest speaker Dr Chris Williams who will talk about his pioneering work in developing self-help resources, based on CBT concepts, to help those with mild to moderate depression.

You will also learn about Aware’s Programme of guided self-help workshops which utilize Dr William’s resources.  This programme is currently being piloted at locations across Northern Ireland providing a referral option within a stepped care model.

To register for this free event contact: Andrea Kearns email: andrea@aware-ni.org  Tel: 028 90 321734

If you want to include an article or comment on our
newsletter, please contact Eileen on 028 816 62588

                                       Nursing & Midwifery
                                 Council

The Nursing & Midwifery Council, is responsible for the regulation of the UK’s 650,000 nurses and midwives. NMC would like to invite you to a meeting to be held on:-

Date:      Thursday 4th February 2010
Venue:  Strabane Library, Railway Street,                    Strabane
Time:      1.00pm - 3.00pm

Come to our meeting and tell us:

·  what you think of today’s nurses and midwives

·  whether you and your loved ones are getting   
   the quality care you deserve.

What will be discussed?

There will be a chance to discuss:

·  the nurses and midwives’ professional code

·  the way they are regulated

·  the knowledge and skills that they need

·  how they can meet future challenges in a   
  changing world.

If you are a representative of a local group and would like to attend, we may be able to help with travel and other expenses. Please contact us to find out more. Need an interpreter? Need help with access? Need personal care support?
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an help you come and talk to us.

Refreshments will be served, so please let us know if you’re coming.

To book your place and find out more contact:
Sorcha Forbes
Tel: 028 8225 2555
email: sorcha.forbes@hscni.net
Patient & Client Council

Western Area Office

Hilltop, Tyrone & Fermanagh Hospital
Omagh BT78 ONS

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