Eastern Health and Social
Services Council
Publication Scheme
November 2003
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Intro : Contents
: Part 1 : Part
2 : Part 3 :
Part 2: The Classes of Information
The information is grouped into broad categories
as follows:
We will state how you can obtain
the information and detail our charging policy in Class
14.
CLASS 1: THE HPSS
AND WHERE WE FIT IN
DEFINITION: Planning and other documents outlining how we
fit into the HPSS structure.
In Northern Ireland, health and social
services are integrated jointly under the umbrella of Health
and Personal Social Services (HPSS). Under devolution, responsibility
for agreeing priorities and budgets for the work of the
Department of Health and Social Services and Public Safety
(DHSSPS) lay with the Northern Ireland Executive and Northern
Ireland Assembly. Since suspension of these institutions
in October 2002, responsibility for the HPSS has passed
to the Northern Ireland Office.
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There are four Health
and Social Services Boards, responsible for assessing
the needs of their respective populations and commissioning
services. |
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The 19 HSS Trusts are the providers
of health and social services as commissioned by the
four Health and Social Services Boards. |
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The 15 Local Health and Social Care
Groups are responsible for reflecting the local dimension
in the planning and delivery of primary care. |
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There are four Health and Social Services
Councils in Northern Ireland – one in each health
board area. They are known as the Northern, Southern,
Eastern and Western Health and Social Services Councils.
Councils are independent organisations which represent
the views and opinions of the general public in all
areas of health and social services. The Eastern Health
and Social Services Council covers the areas of Greater
Belfast, Lisburn, Downpatrick, Newcastle, Dundonald,
Newtownards, Bangor, Holywood. |
Health and Social Services Councils:
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Provide information
and advice on health and social care issues |
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Offer advice, information
and help to people who want to complain about a service |
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Monitor the quality of
local services |
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Work with local groups
to help them give their opinions on health and social
services |
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Act for the public to
improve the range, type and quality of services |
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Carry out independent
surveys to find out what the public thinks about services |
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Regularly visit health
and social services facilities |
HSSCs were established by legislation in
1991 and are funded directly by the Department of Health
and Social Services and Public Safety. They are responsible
to the
Director of Planning
and Performance Management
Department of Health and Social Services and Public
Safety
Room D4
17 Castle Buildings
Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3SJ
Telephone: 028 9052 2193 |
Each year each Council produces an Annual
Work Programme which is agreed with their respective
Board.
| Content Title |
Content Description |
Format of Information |
Date available from |
Frequency of Update |
| HPSS Structure |
Organisational chart
Shows the Council’s position within the HPSS structure |
Website or hard copy |
July 2003 |
As required |
Other useful links/references:
The Operation of Health
and Social Services Councils (Circular CIRC.OCE 1/94)
- Public Appointments Unit, Castle Buildings, Stormont,
BELFAST, BT4 3SQ. Telephone: 028 90523250 Text phone:
028 90528343 Fax: 028 90523206
E mail: public.appointments@dhsspsni.gov.uk
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Codes of Conduct for
Health and Social Services Members (December 1996)
- (Regulations set by the DHSSPS regarding the remit
of Health and Social Services Council Members): Public
Appointments Unit, Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST,
BT4 3SQ.
Telephone: 028 9052 3250
Text phone: 028 9052 8343
Fax: 028 9052 3206
E mail: public.appointments@dhsspsni.gov.uk
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The Structure of HPSS
provision in Northern Ireland (Briefing – Issue
no. 85) -DSI NE, Enterprise House, Rolling Mill Road,
Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 3DP. Telephone 0870 4445841
Fax: 0870 4445842
E-mail: publications@nhsconfed.org
Web site: www.nhsconfed.org/publications
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DHSSPS web site:
www.dhsspsni.gov.uk
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Central Services Agency
(CSA) web site: www.csa.n-i.nhs.uk
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CLASS 2: WHO WE
ARE
DEFINITION: Details of the organisation, organisational
structures and key personnel.
| Content Title |
Content Description |
Format of Information |
Date available from |
Frequency of Update |
| Council Members |
List of Council Members names and
background |
Website and hard copy |
2003 |
As required |
| Register
of Members Declared Interests |
List of Council Members and their
declared interests |
Hard copy and Website |
2003 |
Annually |
| Organisational
Chart |
Details structure of EHSSC and job
titles |
Hard copy and Website |
2003 |
As required |
| Standing Orders |
Guidance on how the Council operates |
Hard copy and website |
1996 |
As required |
| Register of Gifts and Hospitality |
List of donations and gifts made to
staff and members |
Hard copy |
2003 |
As required |
| Your
Guide To Health and Social Services Councils leaflet
(number 10) |
Outlines the role of the Council |
Hard copy (large print), tape and
website |
2003 |
As required |
| Annual Report |
Overview of the year’s activities |
Hard copy |
1992 |
Annually |
Other useful references/links:
Codes of Conduct for Health and
Social Services Council Members (December 1996), (Regulations
set by the DHSSPS regarding the remit of Health and
Social Services Council Members) - Public Appointments
Unit, Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SQ.
Telephone: 028 9052 3250
Text phone: 028 9052 8343
Fax: 028 9052 3206
E-mail: public.appointments@dhsspsni.gov.uk
Website: www.dhpsspsni.gov.uk
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Web site for map identifying geographical
area covered by the EHSSC -
www.ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk
Eastern
Health and Social Services Board, 12-22 Linenhall
Street, Belfast BT2 8BS
Tel: 028 9032 1313
Fax: 028 9055 3681
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The Operation of Health and Social
Services Councils (DHSS Circular CIRC.OCE 1/94) -
Public Appointments Unit, Castle Buildings, Stormont,
BELFAST, BT4 3SQ.
Telephone: 028 9052 3250
Text phone: 028 9052 8343
Fax: 028 9052 3206
E mail: public.appointments@dhsspsni.gov.uk
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