Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care (PDF 351 KB)

This document sets out a framework for the governance of research conducted by or on behalf of the Health & Personal Social Services (HPSS)

Primary School Survey 2006 - Knowledge and use of Alcohol Cigarettes and Drugs (PDF 565 KB)

Primary School Survey 2006 - Knowledge and use of alcohol, cigarettes and drugs.

Improving Patients' Access to Medicines: A Guide to Implementing Nurse and Pharmacist Independent Prescribing within the HPSS in Northern Ireland (PDF 704 KB)

A Guide to Implementing Nurse and Pharmacist Independent Prescribing within the HPSS in Northern Ireland

Hearing Aid Assessments and Re-Assessments during quarter ending 31 March 2006 (PDF 95 KB)

Monitors information on persons fitted and assessed during the quarter, complaints received, cost of aids issued, and completed and incomplete waits for hearing aid assessments and re-assessments.

A Policy to Make Best Use of Resources in Plastic Surgery and Related Specialties (PDF 178 KB)

The purpose of this policy is to introduce a transparent approach to making best use of resources in plastic surgery and related specialties. It was finalised after a formal Public Consultation that included distribution of the Consultation Document to a range of organisations and individuals, meetings with Board representatives as requested and press releases in local and regional media outlets. All responses to the Consultation were considered carefully in developing this final policy. åÊ åÊ

Audit of Maternity Services Executive Summary( PDF 915 KB)

Audit of Maternity Services Executive Summary

Audit of Acute Maternity Services (PDF 4894 KB)

Audit of Acute Maternity Services Final Report - October 2006

Annual Statistics on Smoking Cessation Services in NI

Annual Reports and Deprivation Maps

Health for All Children : Guidelines and Principles of Practice for Professional Staff (PDF 403 KB)

Sets out a clear core programme of child health contacts that every family can expect.

Future of Fertility Services in Northern Ireland (From People to Parents)

Future of Fertility Services in Northern Ireland (From People to Parents)

Northern Ireland Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan 2006-2011 (PDF 162 KB)

NI Suicide Prevention Strategy & Action Plan 2006 - 2011

Domestic Violence and Abuse - Guidance for Employers (PDF 219 KB)

Developing a workplace Policy on Domestic Violence and Abuse - Guidance for Employers

Disability Equipment Services in Northern Ireland Regional Summary (PDF 1815 KB)

March 2003 - main findings of the study, key recommendations and the way forward