Publications

The bulletins present key findings from the third drug prevalence survey of households in Northern Ireland during late 2010 and early 2011.

This pathway has been written with reference to NICE Clinical Guideline 144: Venous thromboembolic diseases: the management of venous thromboembolic diseases and the role of thrombophilia testing (June 2012).

Documents and guidance relating to the Advocacy action plan 2012-13.

On the 3 May 2012, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (The Children’s Homes Amendment Regulations) were made and will come into operation from 1 June 2012. This Circular outlines the changes made by these Regulations. 

2012 circulars for looked after children.

Archived completed Equality Impact Assessments.

Quarterly report on child protection statistics. Figures are presented for referrals by source of referral, and for the child protection register by legal status, age, category of abuse and duration on the register.

Presents information on waiting times at the end of each quarter for a first outpatient appointment and a first integrated clinical assessment and treatment services (ICATS) appointment.

Presents information on waiting times at the end of each quarter for admission for inpatient treatment.

Presents information on waiting times at the end of each quarter for a diagnostic service and diagnostic reporting times.

Evaluation of the Bamford Action Plan 2009-11.

A strategy for social work in Northern Ireland 2012-22.

A core function of mental health and learning disability services is to assess the treatment and care needs of people presenting to them.

DHSSPS savings delivery plan 2011-12.

The Revalidation Implementation Plan for Northern Ireland is based on a core set of principles agreed by the GMC and the four UK health departments.

Human Resource Directorate produces bi-annual reports monitoring sickness absence, use of agency staff and the use of non-permanent contracts within the 6 HSC Trusts.

The purpose of this paper is to outline the findings of the regional readiness assessment of the HSC to implement medical revalidation
 

In 2011 and 2012 there was a review of learning disabilities nursing. 'Strengthening the commitment' is a report about that review. The review happened in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Guidance relating to Sexual Violence

Presents information on the time spent waiting in emergency care departments in Northern Ireland for both new and unplanned review attendances, and reports on the performance of against the ministerial target in Northern Ireland.