Publications

DHSSPS letter of 16 June 2014 from the Chief Professional Officers, and a copy of questions and answer document for dental practitioners on changes to the Controlled Drugs legislation produced by the HSCB in conjunction with DHSSPS

DHSSPS letter of 16 June 2014 from the Chief Professional Officers, and a copy of questions and answer document for dental practitioners on changes to the Controlled Drugs legislation produced by the HSCB in conjunction with DHSSPS

The bulletins present key findings from the third drug prevalence survey of households in Northern Ireland during late 2006 and early 2007. 

Strategy and information relating to sexual health promotion.

OHS recommends that practices print this guide and display it prominently so that staff can refer to it.

DHSSPS written and oral Ministerial announcements and statements laid before the Assembly for 2014

A strategy and action plan to help improve access to services and support for people with autism, families and carers, throughout their lives.

Statistical facts and figures relating the Chief Medical Officer's annual reports

External financial guidance circulars for 2013

Legislation and regulations relating to GP contracts 

Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals for 2013.

Northern Ireland strategy for promoting good nutrition and guidance and resources to support the use of 'MUST' across all care settings.

Domestic and sexual violence and abuse occurs across our society and within every part of our community. It is intolerable that anyone should be a victim of domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse and the people of Northern Ireland should not accept it.

The incidence rates for oral cancer have been rising across the UK in recent years.

The most recent UK data from 2011 shows that more than 6,500 people were diagnosed with the disease, equivalent to about 18 people per day.

NICE Technology Appraisals - Process for Endorsement, Implementation, Monitoring and Assurance in Northern Ireland 

Datasets and business rules containing the information required to identify those patients who are eligible for inclusion on the disease register, indicator denominator and the indicator numerator

Letter to dentists concerning oral cancer from the Chief Dental Officer

Workforce policy directorate guidance documents for 2013.

Speaker presentations from the 2013 Chief Nursing Officer conference

Information on health & social care (HSC) vacancies is collected via a quarterly return from HSC organisations, gathering information on HSC vacancies actively being recruited to at quarter end.