Publications

Presents information on waiting times at the end of each quarter for a first consultant-led 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 a diagnostic service and diagnostic reporting turnaround times.

A quarterly publication of HSC vacancies actively being recruited to by staff group and HSC organisation, and also including trend information.

A quarterly summary of HSC staff by organisation and staff group including summary of 5 year trends.

Department’s EU Exit Operational Readiness Guidance

Research was undertaken by the Workstream to support their knowledge and understanding in relation to advocacy.  The following papers have been developed in relation to current Advocacy in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland and also independent advocacy models in

This report presents the latest antibody data for Northern Ireland from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey

The Department of Health, makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 25B and 25F(2) of the Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967.

This report presents the latest findings for Northern Ireland from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey.

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This report presents information on a range of community activity gathered from health and social care (HSC) trusts including contacts with HSC trusts, care packages in effect, meals on wheels services, residential and nursing accommodation and day care registrations. 

This report reviews the experience of domiciliary care during the pandemic to date and makes recommendations for the way forward.

The ‘Phone First’ service will ensure patients can get direct access to the right care, avoid busy Emergency Departments and stay safe.

In fulfilling its obligations under Section 75 the Department is required to equality screen all of its policies and services under consideration to determine whether they should be subject to a full equality impact

This report presents the latest findings for Northern Ireland from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey.

This report presents findings from the mental health and wellbeing modules from the 2019 Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey, Northern Ireland

On 27 February, 2020, authorities confirmed the first case of coronavirus in Northern Ireland and on 19 March the first COVID-19 death in Northern Ireland was reported.

Letter from Richard Pengelly to Chief Executives, Medical Directors and Directors of Nursing

On the 8 September 2020 Minister Swann announced his intention to establish a Public Inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the allegations of abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.  He said that he would consult with families and patients, current and former, on the terms

The Department of Health(a) makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred
by sections 25B and 25F(2) of the Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967(b).