Join the PCFC Advisory Council – Help Shape Health and Social Care in Niagara!
The Patient/Client and Family/Caregiver (PCFC) Advisory Council of the Niagara Ontario Health Team – Équipe Santé Ontario Niagara (NOHT-ÉSON) is recruiting at least six new members this fall.
The PCFC Advisory Council is a group of individuals with lived experience accessing health or social services in Niagara. Advisors provide valuable feedback, share their perspectives, and collaborate with more than 45 local health and social service partners to help improve care for everyone in our community.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who represent the diversity of Niagara, including:
- People from equity-deserving communities
- Individuals with chronic health conditions
- Caregivers of pediatric patients
- Newcomers to Canada
- Individuals with lived experience of homelessness
What PCFC Advisors Do
- Share personal experiences to help inform care
- Participate in monthly PCFC Advisory Council meetings
- Join at least one NOHT-ÉSON working group or committee
- Provide input on policies, programs, and services to help shape a more integrated, inclusive system of care
Focus Areas for 2025 Recruitment
We are especially seeking representation in the following working groups:
- Finance
- Governance
- Health Human Resources
- Palliative Care
- Digital Health
How to Apply
If you are passionate about improving health and social care in Niagara, we want to hear from you!
✅ Apply online today (people will be directed to the PCFC Advisory Council webpage): https://noht-eson.ca/about/pcfc-advisory-council/
Applications will be reviewed by members of the PCFC Advisory Council, and selected candidates will be invited to an orientation session.
Why Join?
By becoming a PCFC Advisor, you will:
✔ Help transform health and social services in Niagara
✔ Amplify the voices of patients, clients, families, and caregivers
✔ Play a vital role in building a healthier, more equitable community
About the NOHT-ÉSON
The NOHT-ÉSON is a steadily growing network of more than 45 health care providers, social service agencies, educational institutions, and PCFC representatives committed to building an integrated, seamless, and inclusive system of care.
📌 Ready to make a difference?
Apply today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C98VCGW
For more information about the NOHT-ÉSON and the PCFC Advisory Council, visit: www.noht-eson.ca