Elder Care Canterbury (ECC) is a group where the community works together to integrate and improve health services for the wellbeing of older people.
Representatives from many agencies come together through forums and focus groups. Furthermore, older people have a direct voice through an ECC Consumer Group.
Members of the ECC Consumer Group are individual consumers of health services, or members of advocacy organisations.
Active involvement of older people in improving their health services
The exchange of information and communication between agencies and groups
Areas where collaboration between groups/agencies will improve services
Issues, gaps or deficiencies in health services for older people
For appropriate changes
For improved access to health services for older people
Information about service gaps so that they are brought to the attention of funders or service providers
Minimising duplication of services
Five groups operate under the ECC umbrella: