A workshop was held last week to explore the opportunities and challenges for Oxford’s health services.
Representatives from the District Health Board and Primary Health Organisation joined Oxford health professionals, health consumers, police and education at the workshop held on Wednesday 29 June at the Oxford Town Hall.
Rural Health Project Manager, Shona Urquhart-Bevan said the work forms part of the Canterbury Rural Sustainability Project, a health system initiative aimed at supporting rural communities to lead the modelling of their health services.
“The Oxford community already has an advantage with excellent social fabric and great initiatives already in place. This opportunity will help build on the great work already occurring."
“We want to make sure the people of the wider Oxford community have access to the most appropriate and sustainable health services to meet their specific needs."
“The aim is to develop a model of care that aligns with the Canterbury health system as a whole, yet takes into account the unique differences of the Oxford community."
“This will help safeguard the sustainability of the area’s health services into the future."
“We recognise that the people of Oxford know what’s best for their health system.”
The feedback from this workshop will inform the next stage of the process, which will be guided by a locally-led workgroup.