Expert Advisory Groups (EAGs) were set up by the CEO Prof Drumm to advise the HSE on the organisation and development of health and personal social services. They comprise health professionals, clinical experts, patients, clients and service user groups. Their objective is to have an active role in health care reform and operational policy development, and to ensure policies are implemented appropriately. EAGs enable service users and the professionals who provide the service, to influence the development of HSE policies. Expert Advisory Groups are at the heart of operational policy, strategy and quality standards.

The Diabetes Expert Advisory Group was established in 2006 and voluntary membership was sought from among the diabetes community. The EAG that first assembled in December 2006; included people with diabetes, the professional caregivers and the managers that provide the resources for that care.

Click on the link on this page to read or download the first report of the Diabetes Expert Advisory Group, published in November 2008.