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Patient, Client, and Caregiver Partnership Council
Have Your Voice Heard in Healthcare
Have you or your family used health or social services in your community?
Would you like to help improve care for others?
If you live in Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Georgina, New Tecumseth (Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham), Cookstown, Essa Township (including Base Borden), Adjala-Tosorontio, or the Town of Mono, we invite you to join us.
Your voice matters. Your experience can help shape better care for everyone in Northern York South Simcoe.
Learn more below about the Council and what to expect as a member, or submit this expression of interest form to apply.
Our Goals
The Patient, Client and Caregiver Partnership Council (PCCPC) ensures that Ontario Health Team decisions reflect the real needs of our community.
We aim to:
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Bring lived experience into health system planning and improvement
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Improve access, quality, safety, and coordination of care
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Identify barriers and help design practical, community-informed solutions
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Promote more equitable and inclusive services
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Strengthen communication between residents, providers, and decision-makers
What You Will Do & Time Commitment
As a Council member, you will help ensure OHT initiatives truly meet the needs of local residents. Your insights will directly inform programs, priorities, and system improvements.
Your involvement may include:
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Attending bi-monthly virtual Council meetings (1.5 hours each)
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Participating in working groups or short-term projects (approximately 1–2 hours per month)
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Sharing your lived experience to guide programs and services
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Advising on projects and strategic initiatives
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Helping identify gaps in care and opportunities for improvement
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Co-designing policies and solutions
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Reviewing materials and providing feedback
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Helping shape how information and updates are shared with the community
Meetings are typically held virtually on weekdays during regular business hours. We value your time and aim to make participation meaningful, flexible, and well-supported.
Compensation
PCCPC members receive honoraria in recognition of their time, expertise, and contributions.
Details about compensation will be shared during the onboarding process.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining the Council, please complete and submit the expression of interest form.
Questions
For questions, comments, or more information, please contact:
Grace Han
Community Integration Lead
g2han@southlake.ca