New appointees to patient advocacy council

In an effort to ensure the Trust is informed of local issues members of the public have recently been recruited onto the Western Local Advisory Committee. This Committee will provide insight into individual and community concerns at a local level.

The committee members who will inform the work of the Patient and Client Council in the Western area are: Mrs Margaret Harte (Chair); Mrs Kathleen Adams; Mrs Maureen Andrew; Mr John Cunningham; Ms Caroline Kelly; Mr David McKee; Mr Noel McKenna and Mr Elly Omondi Odhiambo.

To allow for capture of the diverse needs within a local area, the Local Advisory Committee can co-opt additional members as required. Their local presence will empower the Patient and Client Council in meeting people and understanding their local needs.

It is anticipated that the first meeting for the Local Advisory Committee will be held in February 2010.