In the context of the rollout of the Primary Health Care Strategy and the National Strategy for Service User Involvement, the ‘Joint Community Participation in Primary Care Initiative’ was initiated in 2008 by the Combat Poverty Agency and the Office of Consumer Affairs (HSE) in collaboration with the Directorate for Community Participation and Primary Care (HSE).
The Joint Initiative is an exciting opportunity for community based projects to demonstrate in partnership with the HSE how methods of community participation can be of benefit to the ongoing development of Primary Care Teams (PCT). This Joint Initiative, with relatively small resources, has acted as a catalyst for engagement and provides valuable learning for new community participation in primary care projects. A key to the success of the Initiative is the multiplicity of approaches that have been allowed flexibility to respond to local needs and the different stages of project development. This suggests that a 'one size fits all' approach is not appropriate, since levels of community development and infrastructure and PCT development vary from area to area.
The Joint Initiative was independently evaluated by Dr. Jane Pillinger. The formation evaluation identifies and recommends to the HSE methods and practices and processes for community participation in the development and ongoing work for PCT.
Evaluation of the Joint Community Participation in Primary Care Initiative
Monthly Initiative Evaluation Bulletins:
Resources Developed
Useful Publications and Websites
Ongoing Research
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HRB Research Award: Service User Involvement in Primary Care: Towards a Framework for Implementation (2010-2013)
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THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR SERVICE USER INVOLVEMENT IN THE IRISH HEALTH SERVICES:
A Case Study Analysis of Policy Implementation.
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Last updated on: 05 / 10 / 2011