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Develop New Thinking

Monitor the policy development and the administrative environment

From the Group Guiding Principles: The Group will advocate for Social Policy change to encompass the needs of Polio Survivors

Keep a focus on the lack of availability of certain services, particularly health related ones upon which Polio Survivors depend. Highlight where long waiting times prolong and increase the suffering of Polio Survivors
Monitor developments such as the National Rehabilitation Strategy and the Value For Money and Policy Review and future policy documents thereby ensuring proper and appropriate care arrangements for Polio Survivors
Respond to new administrative demands from funders, particularly the Health Service Executive.
Influence the process for the award of the Primary Medical Certificate to take into account the particular circumstances of Polio Survivors