Public Inquiries

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FREEPHONE.: 0800 917 0222

FREEPHONE: 0800 917 0222

Public Inquiries

Part of our Advocacy work includes Public Inquiries. Health and Social Care organisations are increasingly seeking to avail of the PCC's expertise and knowledge to support patients and carers in SAI investigations / public inquiries and to engage in service design.

Find out about PCC's interaction with the following current HSC Public Inquiries:

Muckamore Abbey Hospital Public Inquiry

UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Independent Neurology Inquiry

Urology Services Inquiry

Serious Adverse Incidents

Find out more

To speak to a member of the Team, give us a call on 0800 917 0222.

Alternative methods are also available

Latest News

Thursday, 14 November 2024

Women encouraged to take part in NI-wide health survey

Women across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in a survey focusing on their health needs and the challenges around women’s healthcare. The Women’s Health Survey for Northern Ireland, part funded by the Department of Health, is the first phase of a public listening exercise with Northern Ireland women.

Friday, 08 November 2024

Patient and Client Council in the community

The Patient and Client Council (PCC) is bringing it’s services into the community. As part of PCC Support and Connect, we aimto make access to these services even easier, by being based in community and voluntary, third sector and other community venues, across Northern Ireland.

Thursday, 17 October 2024

PCC at NICON

Representatives from our engagement platforms, membership as well as staff and council members attended the Northern Ireland Confederation for Health and Social Care Conference (NICON24).

Monday, 07 October 2024

PCC celebrates success at National Awards

The Patient and Client Council (PCC) is celebrating the success of two of its members, Norma Sparkes and Danielle O’Neill, who have won the ‘Patient Contribution’ Award at the prestigious Patient Experience Network National Awards 2024 (PENNA24).

Monday, 07 October 2024

PCC Statement: Serious Adverse Incident Process - in the media 7 October 2024

The Patient and Client Council (PCC) acknowledge the issues raised by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudman (NIPSO) regarding the Serious Adverse Incident (SAI) process, in response to a Southern Health and Social Care Trust Complaint and others that have been received in recent years.

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

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.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Supporting World Patient Safety Day

We are celebrating the World Health Organisations’ (WHO) World Patient Safety Day, 17 September 2024, by highlighting the important role engagement and advocacy play in patient safety.

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Health Minister visits Patient and Client Council

On Tuesday 20 August, Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt visited the Patient and Client Council (PCC).

Friday, 16 August 2024

Patient Experience Network National Awards

We are delighted to announce that two of our members; Danielle and Norma, have been shortlisted in the Patient Experience Network National Awards for their outstanding contribution to our Neurology Engagement Platform work.