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Long Term Conditions conference 08 report
The conference opened with short contributions from Christine Jendoubi, Director of Primary and Community Care at the DHSSPS, Dr Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer, and Steve McBride, Chair of the LTCANI.Read the Full report from the conference.
Lorig and Tritter for major Belfast conference on long term conditions
LTCANI, in cooperation with the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, will be holding a major conference in Belfast on October 8, under the title 'Long Term conditions – working together'. Key themes will be user involvement, self management, and promoting greater understanding and cooperation between the voluntary and statutory sectors. Keynote speakers will include Professor Jonathan Tritter (Warwick University and the NHS Centre for Involvement) and Professor Kate Lorig of Stanford University, one of the world's leading authorities on self management. For further information contact LTCANI.Minister announces healthcare proposals
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey MLA has announced his proposals for heath care reform in NI: http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news/news-dhssps/news-dhssps-010708-health-and-social.htmThe proposals include a single Health and Social Care Board for Northern Ireland, replacing the exising four Boards, a regional Agency for Public Health and Social Wellbeing, and a single Patient Client Council for Northern Ireland, replacing the existing four Health and Social Service councils. The latter proposal is very much in line with LTCANI's submission to the Minister. The new bodies will have a clear duty to consult with those affected by their services, also very much in lines with LTCANI's comments.
LTCANI meets Minister
A delegation from LTCANI met with Michael McGimpsey MLA, Minister for Health Social Services and Public Safety, in May to discuss user involvement and the reform of health services in Northern Ireland.
A copy of the LTCANI submission on health service reform is available, click here
LTCANI meets Health Committee
A LTCANI delegation met members of the NI Assembly Health Committee over lunch at Stormont recently to discuss the impact of long term conditions and changes in Northern Ireland’s health services.| © LTCANI 2008 | info@ltcani.org.uk |