Personal and Public Involvement (PPI)
Personal and Public Involvement is a legislative requirement for Health and Social Care organisations as laid down in the Health and Social Services (Reform) Northern Ireland Act 2009
Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) is about service users, carers and the public influencing the planning, commissioning and delivery of health and social care services in ways that are accessible and meaningful to them. PPI is also about involving local communities and the general population in issues of broad public interest, such as the location or nature of local services.
The Patient and Client Council was established under legislation on 1 April 2009 as part of the reform of Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, replacing the health and social service councils. Their vision is for a health and social care service where the voice of patients, clients, carers and communities is heard and acted upon. Also the 10 year strategy to protect and improve quality in health and social care in Northern Ireland Quality 2020 (Nov 2011) has a focus on care which is safe, effective and has a patient and client focus.
Why is Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) important?
PPI is core to the effective and efficient commissioning, design and delivery of health and social care services. It is intended to embed PPI into practice and culture so this will have implications for occupational therapy staff in carrying out their roles.
What is COT doing about Personal and Public Involvement (PPI)?
- Person centered care has always been promoted by COT
- COT has responded to consultations highlighting that practice is based on holistic, client centred care.
- COT has met with the Patient Client Council looking at future work together
- COT is members of the Long Term Condition Alliance, the Mental Health and Learning Disability Alliance and the All Party Group for Learning Disability representing many users and carers group
What can you do about Personal and Public Involvement (PPI)?
- Find out more about PPI Get information on the implications for you and your service. Monitor and be aware of developments and changes in your own organisation
- Think of the people who use occupational therapy services. What can we do to influence on their behalf and prove the value of occupational therapy services?
- Promote and articulate the benefit of occupational therapy to all service users and their families, to all colleagues and managers and to other stakeholders whenever possible
- Demonstrate evidence based and best practice at all times to show the outcomes of effective occupational therapy
