Healthcare Policy & Advocacy

Shaping healthcare policy to improve pelvic health services across Ireland

Policy Advocacy

We actively engage with Irish government departments, the NHS, and healthcare policymakers to ensure pelvic health conditions receive appropriate recognition and resources within the healthcare system.

Evidence-Based Approach

Our policy submissions are grounded in research evidence, patient experiences, and clinical best practices to advocate for meaningful improvements in pelvic health care.

Current Policy Initiatives

National Health Strategy

Integration into National Health Plans

Working to ensure pelvic health is properly represented in Ireland's national health strategies and long-term healthcare planning processes.

Strategic

Clinical Guidelines Development

Standardized Care Pathways

Collaborating with the NHS and clinical teams to develop standardized guidelines for pelvic health conditions across all healthcare regions in Ireland.

Clinical

National Health Service (NHS) Engagement

Service Improvement Submissions

Regular engagement with NHS leadership and clinical teams to advocate for improved pelvic health services, training, and resource allocation.

NHS

Key Policy Areas

Access to Care

Reducing Barriers

Advocating for reduced waiting times, improved geographic access, and better referral pathways for pelvic health services.

Professional Training

Education Standards

Pushing for mandatory pelvic health training in medical and allied health professional curricula across Ireland.

Research Funding

Investment in Evidence

Securing dedicated funding for Irish pelvic health research and clinical trials through government research programs.

Patient Rights

Healthcare Standards

Establishing clear patient rights and service standards for pelvic health conditions within the Irish healthcare system.

Policy Achievements

Recent Successes

Enhanced recognition of pelvic health in maternity service planning
Improved training requirements for physiotherapists
Integration of pelvic health into women's health strategies
Establishment of specialist referral pathways

Ongoing Advocacy

National pelvic health awareness campaign
Standardized diagnostic criteria implementation
Community-based service expansion
Cross-border collaboration with Northern Ireland

Government Engagement

Department of Health

Policy submissions on women's health
Consultation responses on health service reforms
Participation in health strategy consultations
Advocacy for dedicated funding streams

NHS National Leadership

Clinical advisory group participation
Service planning input
Quality improvement initiatives
Professional development program support

Oireachtas (Parliament)

Submissions to health committee inquiries
Briefings for TDs and Senators
Support for parliamentary questions
Policy position papers

Policy Documents

Position Statements

Pelvic Health Service Standards
Professional Training Requirements
Patient Pathway Guidelines
Research Priority Framework

Consultation Responses

Women's Health Strategy submissions
Health service reform responses
Clinical guideline consultations
Research funding applications

Future Policy Priorities

Comprehensive Service Model: Development of integrated pelvic health services
Mandatory Training: Standardized education requirements for all relevant healthcare professionals
Research Investment: Dedicated government funding for Irish pelvic health research
Quality Standards: National quality indicators for pelvic health services
Patient Voice: Formal patient representation in health service planning