Draft Recovery of Health Services Charges (NI) Order 2004 - Explanatory Memorandum (PDF 296 KB)

Draft Recovery of Health Services Charges (NI) Order 2004 - Explanatory Memorandum

Draft Recovery of Health Services Charges (NI) Order 2004 (PDF 306 KB)

Draft Recovery of Health Services Charges (NI) Order 2004

Recovery of Health Services Charges (NI) Order 2004 - Regulatory Impact Assessment (PDF 254 KB)

Recovery of Health Services Charges (NI) Order 2004 - Regulatory Impact Assessment

Making Knowledge Work for Health: A Strategy for Health Research

Making Knowledge Work for Health: A Strategy for Health Research, provides a framework for the development of health research to enhance health and quality of life and help ensure that our research compares favourably with the rest of the world. I believe that an active research community working close to the delivery of health care in clinical settings, laboratories, the community, third-level institutions and the healthcare industry is critical to the improvement of the quality of health services generally. It is vital for professional development and career satisfaction of health service staff. It is also important for the translation of ideas into medical and IT products that can add value to our economy Download the Report here

Briefings for Minister Reilly and Fitzgerald as released for FOI

FOI decision for each document as per schedule Ireland has made very significant strides in relation to the health of its people in recent decades. People now live longer and with a greater quality of life than ever before. We have seen improvements in standards of living, education, health behaviours, access to and quality of health services, health technologies and a range of other important trends. This has led to gains in important measures of public health that have improved Irelandâ?Ts health not only in absolute terms but also relative to other countries in the EU and theOECD.   Click here to download PDF 2.12MB

IPH response to Department of Health (ROI) consultation on National Strategy on Dementia

The current prevalence of dementia and its associated economic and social burden presents a challenge for the configuration of dementia care services at present and it is clear that this challenge will become ever more urgent as a consequence of population ageing. IPH supports the development of a Dementia Strategy in Ireland that is comprehensive and holistic. We recommend that the strategy encompasses aspects of prevention as well as optimal management at all stages of the disease. IPH considers that a social determinants of health approach that focuses on the prevention of disease and disability could form an important strand of the strategy. Key points from IPH response IPH would emphasise the following key priorities for inclusion in the Dementia Strategy.   Adoption of a public health approach as set out by WHO (2011) and the development of an implementation plan and structures to support the Strategy A commitment to primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of dementia.  Resourcing of a programme of research to support primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of dementia to ensure a systematic approach to generate an evidence-base and disseminate pertinent findings in the Irish context. Emphasis should be placed on high quality research specifically to:enhance information systems on dementia at a national level A life course approach to tackle the social determinants of dementia and ill-health in later life. Supporting carers for people with dementia

IPH response to Review of Maternity Services in Northern Ireland

IPH responded to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety consultation on a draft maternity strategy for Northern Ireland. The strategy contains a number of proposals, which, if implemented, will significantly change how maternity services are delivered in the future. The draft strategy aims to provide women, professionals, commissioners and policy makers with a clear pathway for maternity services from preconceptual care through to postnatal care.  It places an emphasis on early direct contact with a midwife and a better understanding of the role of the midwife and obstetricians. It sets out clear recommendations for tackling public health issues such as obesity, smoking and alcohol abuse in pregnancy; providing more choice; providing care closer to home and ensuring safe, high quality care tailored to meet the needs of the woman.

Independent Review of Health and Social Services Care in Northern Ireland

Appleby Report - August 2005

Inspection of Social Work in Mental Health Services

Inspection of Social Work in Mental Health Services

Inspection of Social Work in Mental Health Services

Inspection of Social Work in Mental Health Services - Overview Report and Summary (June 2004)

Review of Occupational Health Services in the HPSS (PDF 387 KB)

Supporting a Healthy Workforce

Briggs Report - Review of Health and Social Services in the Case of David and Samuel Briggs (PDF 226 KB)

Briggs Report - Review of Health and Social Services in the Case of David and Samuel Briggs - June 2003