Nominations are being sought from community members to join a group that will advise on the design and delivery of health services in the Ashburton district.
The Ashburton Consumer Forum is being established to get advice from everyday health consumers on issues and ideas for Ashburton’s health services.
Anna Dalzell, who is facilitating health transformation work in Ashburton, said a consumer could be anyone in the community.
“We all need health services at some point in our lives so consumers are pretty much everyone in the community.”
“We’re looking for 10 to 15 people who are reliable, able to earn the trust of the community, and above all, able to seek out and bring the views and ideas of the community to discussions about health services in Ashburton. The commitment will initially be a monthly early evening meeting but should settle to approximately quarterly meetings as required.”
“If you are passionate about the people in your community being able to access the best possible services and care from the Ashburton health sector, and can provide a balanced and constructive view of service change, we would be interested in receiving your nomination.”
The Ashburton Consumer Forum will advise the Ashburton Health Services and the Ashburton Service Level Alliance, a collective alliance of healthcare leaders, professionals, providers and consumers guiding the transformation of healthcare services in Ashburton.
Mrs Dalzell said the group will play an important role in ongoing redesign work occurring in Ashburton health.
“In Canterbury we’re working towards an integrated health system that provides the right care, by the right person, in the right place and at the right time.
“Services that are organised around the unique needs of people in the Ashburton district while also aligning with the wider health system are important for the sustainability of Ashburton’s health services.”
Visit the Join CCN page to view the position description and express your interest in joining the Ashburton Consumer Forum. Applications close July 1st 2016.