The North South Health Services Partnership was formed following a North South Health Services Conference held in July 2001. Addressed by both Ministers, the purpose of the conference was to address the growing crisis and challenges facing the health systems north and south and to consider what contribution partnership models and workplace initiatives could make towards strengthening the links between those delivering the health services and those using them. Members of the Committee currently include senior Departmental appointees, employer CEOs, trade union leaders and user/community representatives North and South.