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02 Nov 2021
Consumer health forum Aotearoa - inaugural hui
We are delighted to announce the first consumer health forum Aotearoa hui will be held on the 24 November 2021 via Zoom.
Consumer hub Partners in Care
16 Sep 2021
Partners in Care programme to strengthen the consumer and whānau voice in Aotearoa New Zealand’s future health system
The Commission’s Partners in Care programme is starting a joint work programme which will strengthen the consumer and whānau voice in our future health system.
Partners in Care
15 Jul 2021
Help shape the future health system: new consumer health forum launched
The Commission has launched the consumer health forum Aotearoa to support the health system to tap into the diverse consumer voices to inform the set up of our future health system.
Partners in Care
08 Jul 2021
Strong consumer voices heard in response to Bula Sautu Pacific health report
A Pacific consumer group has responded to a major Pacific health report and provided valuable insights into what’s working well in the health system for Pacific peoples and where improvements could be made.
Partners in Care
06 Jul 2021
Former consumer network member elected president of World Blind Union
Martine Abel-Williamson has been elected as the new president of World Blind Union. Martine was a valued member of various consumer advisory groups at the Health Quality & Safety Commission.
Partners in Care
30 Jun 2021
First data released measuring consumer engagement by district health boards
The first round of data for the new consumer engagement quality and safety marker (QSM).
Partners in Care
16 Apr 2021
Reflecting on consumer partnership this World Hemophilia Day
Saturday 17 April 2021 is World Hemophilia Day. Deon York, senior programme manager for the Commission’s consumer engagement programme, reflects on what the day represents and how it can encourage us to improve health and wellbeing for all in Aotearo
Partners in Care
01 Apr 2021
Blog: Consumer engagement: An untapped resource in health
The question I sometimes ask myself when I’m reading anything to do with consumer engagement is: ‘Can I see myself or my experience in what I am reading and/or does...
Partners in Care
25 Feb 2021
Lack of support a major hurdle when faced with a rare disease
Lack of awareness and support are two of the biggest hurdles faced by consumers and whānau affected by a rare disease, disorder or health condition. This Sunday 28 February is international Rare Disease Day which raises awareness for rare diseases.
Partners in Care
05 Feb 2021
Commission farewells outgoing consumer advocate
The Health Quality & Safety Commission thanks outgoing consumer network and consumer advisory group member, Martine Abel-Williamson, for the valuable contribution she has made to the Commission's work programmes over the past seven years.
Partners in Care
07 Aug 2020
Variety in health seminar for Korean community
A number of health topics were covered in a seminar for members of Auckland’s Korean community run by Hyejung Kim, a member of the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s consumer network.
Partners in Care
17 Jul 2020
Disability rights report highlights systemic inequities and opportunities for real change
New Zealand has a mixed record when it comes to the rights of disabled people, according to a report from the New Zealand Independent Monitoring Mechanism (IMM) on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Partners in Care