Sask. NDP website intends to get a glimpse into province’s health care woes

Sask. NDP create website for those who encounter health care issues in the province.

The Saskatchewan NDP are looking to make significant changes in the health care system through a province-wide consultation.

The official opposition has launched a website where patients, families, frontline workers and concerned citizens can share their health care experiences.

The information gathered on the website, dubbed: “Your Care, Your Change,” would then be used to formulate solutions for the future.

NDP MLA Meara Conway says the foundation of the initiative will be created with the gathered information.

“We know that the people out there experiencing, accessing and working in the healthcare system have ideas,” Conway said.

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The consultation hopes to create changes to fundamentally alter the health care system, as well as offer solutions to stagnant issues.

Jared Clarke, the NDP MLA representing Walsh Acres says the party expects to meet and hear from many people in the coming months.

“We are going to make sure we meet with those folks and hear their solutions and ideas and come up with a plan on how we can deliver big, bold change to health care,” Clarke said.

In-person meetings, and other forms of communication will also be available in the future. It is likely the process will be taken around the province.

The Opposition hopes to hear of experiences going as far back as 10 years.

The Sask. NDP say they plan to gather information for at least six months before creating a report and publishing.

“The aim is to come out of this with propositions, not just continued criticisms of what is not working in healthcare,” Conway added.

The Government of Saskatchewan says it following through with a number of measures – including adding positions to emergency rooms, and moving administrative expenses to those working on the frontline.