Regional Care and Justice Programme
Review of Regional Facilities for Children and Young People
In January 2017, the Department of Health and the former Health and Social Care Board in collaboration with the Department of Justice commissioned a review of the existing Regional Facilities for Children and Young People. The Review concluded in October 2017 and the Review of Regional Facilities for Children and Young People Report was published by the Department of Health in December 2018.
Regional Care and Justice Programme
The Regional Care and Justice Programme (formerly known as the Regional Facilities for Children and Young People Programme) aims to fully implement the 11 recommendations outlined in the Review Report including the key recommendation of the introduction of a new integrated Regional Care and Justice Campus for Children and Young People.
Regional Care and Justice Programme Board
A cross-departmental, inter-agency Regional Care and Justice Programme Board has been established to oversee, ensure delivery and monitor progress of the Programme. Minutes of meetings of the Programme Board will be added here when available.
Stakeholder Reference Group
A Stakeholder Reference Group has been established as a forum for a wide range of stakeholders to contribute their knowledge and expertise to the development of Programme design; advise on the best approach to delivering the Programme objectives; and support the evaluation of Programme outputs. Minutes of meetings of the Stakeholder Reference Group will be added here when available.
Consultation – Establishment of a Regional Care and Justice Campus
From October 2020 to January 2021, the Department of Health and the Department of Justice held a public consultation on proposals to establish a regional Care and Justice Campus for children and young people. The Health and Justice Ministers published a report on the outcome of this consultation in June 2021.
Programme Engagement and Participation
Updates on Programme engagement and participation are available below.
Regional Care & Justice Programme - Engagement Activity Report - September 2022
The Link Newsletter Programme Updates
Updates on the work of the Programme are available below. If you would like to receive future editions of The Link Newsletter please contact RegFacilitiesProgrammeTeam@health-ni.gov.uk
The Link Newsletter Issue 1 - March 2019
The Link Newsletter Issue 2 - June 2019
The Link Newsletter Issue 3 - October 2019
The Link Newsletter Issue 4 - September 2021
The Link Newsletter Issue 5 - Spring 2022
The Link Newsletter - Issue 6 - Autumn 2022
The Link Newsletter - Issue 7 - Summer 2023
Contact the Programme Team
You can also contact the Programme Team via RegFacilitiesProgrammeTeam@health-ni.gov.uk