A key focus of the HSE in 2024 has been the development and approval of patient partnership structures as part of the health regions. A partnership proposal was developed by patient representatives in collaboration with HSE staff which sets out what should be happening around patient partnership in each HSE region. The focus is now on working with the six HSE Regional Executive Officers to implement this proposal, and embed partnership in the functioning of the new health regions.
Partnership with patients and others with lived experience must be built into the foundation of how we work across our health system and broader health sector. This is a work in progress that requires a conscious cultural shift, but we are fully committed to our patient partnerships as we work together to make a positive and lasting impact on our health service.
Ensuring the voices and experiences of people with lived experiences are heard, and enabled to have real and meaningful impact on the design, delivery and evaluation of healthcare services is essential.
As a patient partner it is rewarding to see my voice reflected in service improvement and the changes that have been made. I feel that I am helping to change the perception of patient partners and the unique capacity and drive we have to work across the health system to improve the experience of those who come after us.
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