What is the Patient and Service User Council?
The Patient and Service User Council is a group of patients, service users, family members and staff from HSE Dublin and North East.
Their purpose is to make positive change in the health system. They do this by advising the regional leadership team.
What would it involve?
As a member, you will:
- join meetings in-person every two months to discuss strategic regional issues
- share your personal or community experience in a respectful and constructive way
- take part in other projects or opportunities you are interested in
Time commitment: We expect that the role will take around 4-6 hours each month. The Council meets every two months. Meetings are usually on a Wednesday from 11am – 1pm and take place in Kells, Co. Meath.
Duration: Your role on the Council will last for two years.
Reimbursement: This is a voluntary unpaid role. Agreed expenses will be reimbursed in line with national HSE policy, such as travel to meetings.
Your role is in a personal voluntary capacity. While you may have connections to other organisations, you will not be a representative of those organisations.
How can I find out more information?
You can contact a member of the team by:
The deadline to apply is Monday 2nd November 2026.