The Patient and Client Council (PCC) was first established in 2009 as part of the Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 promotes patients' interests to the
Health and Social Care.
The council consists of 5 members from district councils, 5 members from voluntary organisations with an interest in health and social care, and 1 member from a trade union.
Reports
In October 2020, the PCC submitted evidence to the Health Committee of the Assembly regarding the impact of COVID-19 on care homes - heavily criticising the visitation arrangements of care homes.
In December 2020, the PCC released a report on the impact of shielding in Northern Ireland, suggesting improvements in accessibility for people shielding.
In January 2021, the PCC released a report on health literacy, calling for greater patient involvement in making decisions.
In May 2022, the PCC released a report on grief and bereavement describing public concerns about the stigma associated with death and the specific stigmas associated with suicide.
In February 2023, the PCC released a report on the possible closure of Muckamore Abbey Hospital describing concerns about replacement services.
Controversies
In August 2023, the PCC was reprimanded by the
Information Commissioner's Office
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over a
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.
See also
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Llais (Wales)
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Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland
The Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland is a public office to provide scrutiny of care that is independent of both government and the health service.
The commissioner will "advocate for systemic improvement in the safety of health care, in ...
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Patient Safety Commissioner
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for England
References
External links
*{{Official website, https://pcc-ni.net/
2009 establishments in Northern Ireland
Healthcare in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland organisation stubs