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imagine L-R PCC Practitioner, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, and event organiser Bomoko NI

imagine L-R PCC Practitioner, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, and event organiser Bomoko NI

Earlier this month, #TeamPCC hosted an information stand at the β€˜Your Health’ Event’ with Glaucoma UK, Bomoko NI and Stronger Together Network

The Health Minister made a visit to our stand to hear about #PCCSupport in the Community pcc-ni.net/pcc-support/...

@health-ni.gov.uk

31.10.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Feedback:  "My experience of working with the PCC has been outstanding and I would not hesitate to recommend your service." -Individual who used PCC Support Service

Feedback: "My experience of working with the PCC has been outstanding and I would not hesitate to recommend your service." -Individual who used PCC Support Service

#FeedbackFriday

☎️08009170222
πŸ“§info@pcc-ni.net
πŸ’»PCC-ni.net

πŸ”—Read more about PCC Support: pcc-ni.net/pcc-support/

31.10.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PCC Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 cover

PCC Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 cover

Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 published

#TeamPCC is delighted to present the PCC Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25, which sets out the impact PCC has made in the past year, working with, and on behalf of, individuals and the wider public.

➑️Read the report here: pcc-ni.net/.../pcc-annu....

30.10.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Feedback: β€œ[PCC Practitioner] was so helpful... answered my queries and pointed me in the right direction. They listed and provided reassurance” Individual who used PCC Support Service

Feedback: β€œ[PCC Practitioner] was so helpful... answered my queries and pointed me in the right direction. They listed and provided reassurance” Individual who used PCC Support Service

#FeedbackFriday #TeamPCC

Do you gave an issue or concern about your health or social care? Our focus is on finding an early resolution to your issue.

πŸ”—Visit our website to find out more pcc-ni.net/pcc-connect/

24.10.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ℹ️ The Policy and Impact Council Sub-Group is established by Council, as an advisory group to Council and the Executive Team on policy and impact issues. Pictured are the members who were present 23/10/2025

ℹ️ The Policy and Impact Council Sub-Group is established by Council, as an advisory group to Council and the Executive Team on policy and impact issues. Pictured are the members who were present 23/10/2025

Yesterday, our Policy & Impact Sub-Group met to discuss;
βœ… The publication & next steps for;
🀝 People to Partners Report
πŸ’¬ What the Public Think Key Findings Report
βœ… The Adult Protection Bill
βœ… PCC Consultation responses
#TeamPCC #PCCImpact #PeopletoPartners

24.10.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PHA Safer Mobility Steering Group Service User & Carer opportunity. - Engage The Regional Safer Mobility Steering Group: A Regional Safer Mobility Steering Group has been set up as an important step towards creating a region-wide approach to falls prevention across community –...

πŸ“£Public Health Agency Safer Mobility Steering Group Service User & Carer Opportunity

Find the details here➑️ engage.hscni.net/opportunitie...

Closing date: 5th November 2025.

22.10.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PCC Colleague at PCC Information Stand

PCC Colleague at PCC Information Stand

Positive Ageing Well Poster

Positive Ageing Well Poster

Today we are at #Dromore Community Centre for the Positive Ageing Well Event (10:30am-12:30pm) sharing PCC info & advice.

#TeamPCC is currently seeking new members for our Care of Older People Engagement Platform.
Find out more here pcc-ni.net/.../have-you...

#positiveageingmonth #peopletopartners

22.10.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who joined our CafΓ© Conversation β€˜Seeking resolution – One conversation at a time’ at #nicon25

Learn more about our advocacy work via our website: pcc-ni.net/pcc-support/

@niconfederation.bsky.social

15.10.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#TeamPCC is on the panel: β€˜From concept to reality: Building a safe and compassionate culture within HSC’

πŸ’¬PCC will be highlighting the important role of Patient voice in HSC Governance and Assurance & highlighting the importance of an independent advocacy model for NI.

#NICON25

15.10.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PCC Colleagues at Book Club Themed Table with PCC merchandise

PCC Colleagues at Book Club Themed Table with PCC merchandise

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#NICON25 Join us at 2:15pm
'CafΓ© conversations: Leadership showcase'.
β€˜Seeking resolution 1 conversation at a time’-we'll be demonstrating how we use effective communication in partnership to resolve complex issues, strengthen relationships & drive meaningful change.
@niconfederation.bsky.social

15.10.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’We are delighted to launch β€˜People to Partners: Developing a unique approach for NI’

πŸ‘‰Available now at: pcc-ni.net/5696

#peopletopartners #teampcc #NICON25 @niconfederation.bsky.social

15.10.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@belfasttrust.bsky.social @northernireland.gov.uk
@eynews.bsky.social @niconfederation.bsky.social

15.10.2025 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re getting ready to host β€œPeople as Partners: A new relationshipwith the public?”

11:45am Glen Suite

We’ll launch, share key recommendations from our People to Partners report & explore how NI can build stronger public partnerships for better outcomes.

#peopletopartners #TeamPCC #nicon25

15.10.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 1 of #NICON25!

We are proud to sponsor 10 members of the public to join us this year.

Looking forward to our report launch of β€˜People to Partners’, networking, learning and sharing ideas with HSC colleagues.

Find #TeamPCC in the Reset Lounge!

#peopletopartners
@niconfederation.bsky.social

15.10.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£We have published β€˜What the Public Think’ - Key findings from a PCC Attitudinal Report on People’s Experiences of Health and Social Care and β€˜winter’ pressures.

πŸ‘‰Available now at: pcc-ni.net/pcc-impact/p...

#teampcc #NICON25

15.10.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minding your head Minding your head has information, advice and support to help people in Northern Ireland look after and improve their mental health and wellbeing, and find out what to do in a crisis.

Visit www.mindingyourhead.info for information, advice and local support services to help look after and improve your mental health and wellbeing, and find out what to do in a crisis.

#PCCEngage #WMHD

10.10.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PCC Engage - a message from Ross
YouTube video by PCC - Patient and Client Council PCC Engage - a message from Ross

🌍It's #WorldMentalHealthDay

We want a health & social care service that is actively shaped by the needs & experience of the public. We believe you are an expert in the care you have received

πŸ“½οΈRoss talks about the benefits of being a PCC Engagement Platform member

youtu.be/TgYlv89T3zI?...

10.10.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#FeedbackFriday #TeamPCC

10.10.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PCC Feedback
YouTube video by PCC - Patient and Client Council PCC Feedback

πŸ“½οΈWe have recently added a new video to our YouTube Channel 'PCC Feedback'

It highlights how PCC can support individuals who have an issue or concern related to health or social care. A big thank you to all who kindly took part and shared their experiences

Watch here www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjw3...

10.10.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Just 1 week to go until #NICON25!
This year’s theme is β€˜Reset: Shaping Health & Social Care for the Future’
Here is where you can find us πŸ‘‡
πŸ’¬Join the conversation #peopletopartners #teampcc #NICON25 @niconfederation.bsky.social

08.10.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How do we move forward in partnership with patients and professionals?

Our final speaker at our symposium, Peter Hutchinson, from the Patient and Client Council will be addressing this question.

07.10.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of PCC Senior Practitioner with members of local community at PCC Support in the Community event in The Venue, Ballymena.

Photo of PCC Senior Practitioner with members of local community at PCC Support in the Community event in The Venue, Ballymena.

PCC Logo. 
Do you have a concern about the health or social care you, or someone you care for, has received. 
The PCC can provide you with support and advice. 
Freephone 0800 917 0222
9am - 4pm Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays)
www.pcc-ni.net 
info@pcc-ni.net

PCC Logo. Do you have a concern about the health or social care you, or someone you care for, has received. The PCC can provide you with support and advice. Freephone 0800 917 0222 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) www.pcc-ni.net info@pcc-ni.net

Tomorrow our trained Practitioners will be providing #PCCSupport in the Community at:

πŸ“Omagh Primary Care Complex (7 Donaghanie R BT79 0NR) - Mon 6 October, 10am-1pm
πŸ“STEP Dungannon (2 Coalisland Rd BT71 6JT) - Mon 6 October, 10am-4pm

More information pcc-ni.net/pcc-support/...

05.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Picker Experience Network Awards are the first and only awards programme to recognise best practice in patient experience across all facets of health and social care in the UK and beyond.

#TeamOfTheYear #PCCSupport #PEN25

03.10.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

✨ We would also like to congratulate Ross, our Engagement Platform member, on reaching the finals of the Patient Contribution Individual Award! A fantastic achievement and so well deserved. πŸŽ‰

@pen-news.bsky.social #PEN25

03.10.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A huge congratulations to our amazing team for their dedication, compassion, and commitment - and thank you to everyone we work alongside who help make this possible.

To find out more about PCC Support in the community visit: pcc-ni.net/pcc-support/...

03.10.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThrough an ambitious and highly effective pilot project, this small, committed team redefined what it means to provide accessible, community-based support, bringing advocacy directly into the spaces where people live, work, and gather.”

03.10.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of PCC Senior Practitioner with PEN25 Award

Photo of PCC Senior Practitioner with PEN25 Award

Photo of PCC Senior Practitioner with two additional attendees standing in front of PCC display board

Photo of PCC Senior Practitioner with two additional attendees standing in front of PCC display board

Photo of PCC Senior Practitioner standing beside large light up letters spelling #PEN25

Photo of PCC Senior Practitioner standing beside large light up letters spelling #PEN25

✨ We are absolutely delighted to share that #TeamPCC has been named Team of the Year at the Picker Experience Network National Awards in Birmingham yesterday! πŸŽ‰

This recognition is for our PCC Support in the Community work.

#TeamOfTheYear #PCCSupport #PEN25 @pen-news.bsky.social

03.10.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
PCC LOGO. 
Your voice matters – help shape the future of care for older people! October is Positive Ageing Month, and PCC are delighted to invite YOU to join our Care of Older People Engagement Platform. 
Our aim is to bring together older people, carers, and representatives from voluntary and community organisations to ensure lived experience is central to shaping decisions about care for older people in Northern Ireland. 
If you have any questions, please email Keli Farrell (Platform Lead) on Keli.Farrell@pcc-ni.net 
Visit our website to register your interest: pcc-ni.net/pcc-engage/engagement-platforms/care-of-older-people/ 
Closes: Fri 31 October 2pm

PCC LOGO. Your voice matters – help shape the future of care for older people! October is Positive Ageing Month, and PCC are delighted to invite YOU to join our Care of Older People Engagement Platform. Our aim is to bring together older people, carers, and representatives from voluntary and community organisations to ensure lived experience is central to shaping decisions about care for older people in Northern Ireland. If you have any questions, please email Keli Farrell (Platform Lead) on Keli.Farrell@pcc-ni.net Visit our website to register your interest: pcc-ni.net/pcc-engage/engagement-platforms/care-of-older-people/ Closes: Fri 31 October 2pm

October is Positive Ageing Month! πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘

Are you an older person with experience of HSC services, do you care for older people or are you part of a voluntary and community organisation working with older people?‡️

Read more: pcc-ni.net/pcc-engage/e...

#PositiveAgeingMonth

02.10.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Earlier this year, PCC and @prof-standards.bsky.social hosted 'Professionals and the Public: in partnership for Patient Safety'.

"PCC are committed to building on the important reflections in this paper as we respond to the call to action and β€˜make this count'." - Meadhbha Monaghan, PCC CEx

26.09.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
You could be a lifesaver. 
If you want to be an organ donor, your family need to know. 
Because 90% support organ donation when they know their loved one's decision. 
When they're unsure, this drops to just 50%. 
So leave them certain. 
Take 2 minutes to sign the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Organ Donation logo. PHA logo.

You could be a lifesaver. If you want to be an organ donor, your family need to know. Because 90% support organ donation when they know their loved one's decision. When they're unsure, this drops to just 50%. So leave them certain. Take 2 minutes to sign the NHS Organ Donor Register. Organ Donation logo. PHA logo.

You could be a lifesaver!

As #OrganDonationWeek comes to an end, PCC are reminding you to confirm your decision on the NHS Donor Register, it takes 2 minutes and could save up to 9 lives!

πŸ”—https://organdonationni.info

26.09.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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