Skip to Main Content

Comfort. Care. Hope.

Join the PCFC Advisory Council – Help Shape Health and Social Care in Niagara!

Posted Sep 21st, 2025 in News

With files from our partners at the NOHT-ÉSON

The Patient/Client and Family/Caregiver (PCFC) Advisory Council of the 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: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C98VCGW

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

For more information about the NOHT-ÉSON and the PCFC Advisory Council, contact Ron Laroche at communications@noht-eson.ca.

Renewing Hope. Rebuilding Lives.

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre is a specialty hospital that excels in providing rehabilitation and complex care to thousands of patients across the Niagara Region.

Learn More  Help Our Organization

(905) 685-1381 Contact