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

The Protection and Use of Patient and Client Information (PDF 274 KB)

Guidance for the HPSS on the protection and use of patient and client information

The Costs of Caring for People with Dementia and Related Cognitive Impairments

The National Council on Ageing and Older People has undertaken a programme of research into dementia in Ireland. An Action Plan for Dementia provided a framework for the provision and planning of services for people with dementia in Ireland The Costs of Caring for People with Dementia and Related Cognitive Impairments is a complementary report to the Action Plan but with a more quantitative focus. The role of carers is one that is often taken for granted and is seen by many as a free resource. Dr Oâ?TShea explores what caring for a person with dementia entails in terms of the carers time, finances and stress. Evaluating the cost of caring for a person with dementia is the main focus of this study Download the Report here

RQIA Review of the implementation of Promoting Quality Care (PQC) Good Practice Guidance on the Assessment and Management of Risk in Mental Health and Learning Disability Services (PDF1.07MB)

Overview Report October 2012

A Workforce Learning Strategy for the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Services 2009-2014 (PDF 318KB)

A Workforce Learning Strategy for the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Services 2009-2014

Census of Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services in Northern Ireland: 1 March 2005 (PDF 285 KB)

Census of Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services in Northern Ireland: 1 March 2005

Public Attitudes to Health and Personal Social Services in Northern Ireland, 2004

Final Report

Public Attitudes to Health and Personal Social Services in Northern Ireland, 2004 - Final Report

Public Attitudes to Health and Personal Social Services in Northern Ireland, 2004 - Final Report

Anaesthetics, Pain Relief and Critical Care Services in Northern Ireland - Regional Summary (May 2002)

Anaesthetics, Pain Relief and Critical Care Services in Northern Ireland - Regional Summary (May 2002) Pages 1 to 7 (PDF 276 KB)åÊ Pages 8 to 14 (PDF 392 KB)åÊ Pages 15 to 20 (PDF 265 KB)

Developing a Regional Strategy for the Health and Personal Social Services - Appendix 1 (PDF 35KB)

Summary of Relevant Policy Reviews

Developing a Regional Strategy for the Health and Personal Social Services - Appendix 2 (PDF 20KB)

Consultation Reply Form

Developing a Regional Strategy for the Health and Personal Social Services (PDF 73KB)

2002 - 2022

Draft Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) Order (PDF 56 KB)

Explanatory Memorandum

The Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) NI Order 2003 (PDF 178 KB)

Draft Statutory Instruments