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Eastern Health and Social Services Council
Publication Scheme
November 2003

Intro : Contents : Part 1 : Part 2 : Part 3 :

The information contained in this publication can be made available in other languages for members of the public whose first or second language is not English. It can also be made available on request in other formats.

LIST OF CONTENTS

Welcome to the Northern Health and Social Services Council Publication Scheme. The Scheme is in three parts:

Part 1: Introduction

- What a publication scheme is
- Feedback, comments and complaints
- Rights of access

Part 2: The Classes of Information that we hold

1
The HPSS and where we fit in
2
Who we are
3
Financial and Funding Information
4
Corporate Information
5
Aims, Targets and Achievements
6
Our Services
7
Reports and Independent Enquiries
8
Policies and Procedures
9
Public Involvement and Consultation
10
Communications with the public
11
Complaints
12
Human Resources
13
Environmental Information
14

This Publication Scheme

- Charges for information
- Copyright
- How to obtain information (referral/contact details)
- Reviewing scheme
- Disposal and Retention

Part 3: Inspection and Monitoring Bodies, Index and Useful Resources

3.1 The bodies involved in the monitoring/inspection of HPSS service
3.2 Index
3.3 Useful Resources
3.4 Publications

Part 1: Introduction


1.1 What is a Publication Scheme
1.2 Feedback, Comments and Complaints
1.3 Rights of Access to Information


1.1 What is a Publication Scheme

This Publication Scheme is a complete guide to the information routinely published by the Eastern Health and Social Services Council (hereafter referred to as the Council). It is a description of the information about the Council which we make publicly available. We will review the Scheme at regular intervals and monitor how it is operating.

It is important that this Scheme meets your needs and we have designed it so that you can easily find information about the Council. Under Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/2000036.htm) the Council has a legal duty to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme for the publication of the Council’s information. The purpose of the Act is to promote greater openness by public authorities (of which the Eastern Health and Social Services Council is one).

The Publication Scheme will help you to find all the information which the Eastern Health and Social Services Council publishes. The Freedom of Information Act does not change the right of individuals to confidentiality in accordance with Article 8 of the Human Rights Act (1998), the Data Protection Act (1998) and at common law. Maintaining confidentiality continues to be an important commitment on our part. To help with this, we have an officer who has responsibility to ensure the protection of individuals’ confidentiality in accordance with your legal rights. In the Eastern Health and Social Services Council, this officer is:

Office Manager
Eastern Health and Social Services Council
1st Floor Lesley House
Belfast
BT1 6GQ

 

The Publication Scheme will be available in hard copy and may be found on our website www.ehssc.org.

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1.2 Feedback, Comments and Complaints

Any questions or comments about this Scheme, or its operation, are welcomed and should be sent in writing to:

Chief Officer
Eastern Health and Social Services Council
1st Floor Lesley House
Belfast
BT1 6GQ

E-mail address: info.ehssc@hscni.net

 

If you have a complaint about the operation of the Scheme or how the Council has dealt with your request for information listed in the Scheme please write to the Chief Officer at the above address. The Chief Officer will investigate the complaint and provide you with a reply, normally within 20 working days of receipt of the complaint. A leaflet outlining the Council’s complaints procedure is available on request.

If you are not satisfied with the reply you may contact the Council Chairman (the Chairman can be contacted through the Council Office).

If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction you may refer your complaint to the Information Commissioner’s office which is independent of the Council. The Information Commissioner’s address is as follows:

Information Commissioner’s Office
Regus House
33 Clarendon Dock
Laganside
BELFAST
BT3 1BG
Telephone 028 90511270
Fax 028 90511201

 

More information about the Freedom of Information Act 2000 can be obtained from the Information Commissioner’s website: www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

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1.3 Rights of Access to Information


At the present time, in addition to accessing the information identified in this Publication Scheme, you are entitled to request information about the Council under the Code of Practice on Openness in the HPSS (1996). A link is available on our website www.ehssc.org in Part 3.4 of the Scheme (Publications) and a hard copy is available free of charge from the Strategic Planning and Modernisation Group, Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SJ, telephone 028 9052 2669. Sometimes, some or all of the information cannot be provided and we will explain the reasons when this happens. The Code of Practice on Openness can be viewed on the internet at www.ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk

The Freedom of Information Act enables you to know how public services such as the Health & Personal Social Services (HPSS) are organised and run, how funds are used and how you can make complaints if you need to. You have the right to know which services are being provided, the targets that are being set, the standards of services that are expected and the results achieved.

From January 1st 2005 the Freedom of Information Act will also oblige the Northern Health and Social Services Council to respond to requests about the information which it holds and is recorded in any form and it will create a right of access to that information. The rights to request and access this information are subject to some exemptions that the Council has to take into consideration before deciding what information can be released.

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, individuals are also entitled to access any personal information held about them (subject to certain exceptions) and you can contact the Office Manager.

The Council’s commitment to publish information excludes any information which can legitimately be withheld under the exemptions set out in the Code of Practice on Openness in the HPSS or the Freedom of Information Act. Where individual classes are subject to exemptions, the main reasons are e.g. the protection of commercial interests and personal information under the Data Protection Act 1998. This applies to most Classes within the Publication Scheme.

Revised Environmental Information Regulations may be introduced in the future. These will enable similar access to environmental information, as under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Requests for information, whether made in person or in writing, must be answered promptly. An acknowledgement must be sent within 2 working days and, where possible, the information should follow within 20 working days.

If the information is not to be provided, an explanation must be provided within 20 working days of receipt of the request.

Unless otherwise specified, the version of the document(s) available will be the most recently approved by the Council.

To comply with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, this publication scheme will be made available on request in other formats as appropriate.

Part 2: The Classes of Information

The information is grouped into broad categories as follows:

1
The HPSS and where we fit in
2
Who we are
3
Financial and Funding Information
4
Corporate Information
5
Aims, Targets and Achievements
6
Our Services
7
Reports and Independent Enquiries
8
Policies and Procedures
9
Public Involvement and Consultation
10
Communications with the public
11
Complaints
12
Human Resources
13
Environmental Information
14

This Publication Scheme

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.

- There are four Health and Social Services Boards, responsible for assessing the needs of their respective populations and commissioning services.
- The 19 HSS Trusts are the providers of health and social services as commissioned by the four Health and Social Services Boards.
- The 15 Local Health and Social Care Groups are responsible for reflecting the local dimension in the planning and delivery of primary care.
- 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:

- Provide information and advice on health and social care issues
- Offer advice, information and help to people who want to complain about a service
- Monitor the quality of local services
- Work with local groups to help them give their opinions on health and social services
- Act for the public to improve the range, type and quality of services
- Carry out independent surveys to find out what the public thinks about services
- 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

 

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

 

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

 

DHSSPS web site: www.dhsspsni.gov.uk

 

Central Services Agency (CSA) web site: www.csa.n-i.nhs.uk

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

CLASS 3: Financial and Funding


DEFINITION: Funding details, charging policies and financial accounts

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Annual Report Statement of income and expenditure Hard copy 1992
On web site from 2002
Annually
Annual Work Programme Statement of income Website and hard copy 1996 Annually

Other useful references/links:

The Eastern Health and Social Services Council as a statutory body within the Northern Ireland Health and Personal Social Services purchases its supplies in accordance with Departmental guidelines as set out in Contract Procedure – Supplies, issued under Circular HSS (PPM) 12/2002, and any relevant legislation and Departmental guidance which may be issued and revised from time to time.

The operational purchasing on behalf of the Eastern Health and Social Services Council is carried out by the Central Services Agency Regional Supplies Service. Website: www.rss.centralservicesagency.com

Policies on procurement – Central Services Agency, Regional Supplies Service, 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast BT12 6HU
Telephone 028 9066 7799
Fax: 028 9066 8989
Website www.rdo.csa.n-i.nhs.uk/rss/index.html

 

Standing Financial Instructions - Finance Department, Eastern Health and Social Services Board, Champion House, 12-22 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8BS
Telephone 028 9032 1313
Fax: 028 9055 3681
E-mail:pr@ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk
Website: www.ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk

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CLASS 4: CORPORATE INFORMATION


DEFINITION: Reports, policies, minutes of Board and Board Sub-committee meetings and planning documents

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Annual Report Overview of the year’s activities Hard copy 1992 Annually
Annual Work Programme Work plan for the forthcoming year Website and hard copy 1996 Annually
Council Agenda List of items to be discussed at meeting Hard copy
Current month available on website
Sept 1991 Monthly (except July)
Approved Minutes of Council Meeting Details of discussion that took place at meeting Website and hard copy Sept 1991
On website from Sept 2002
Monthly (except July)
Councils' Executive Committee Agenda List of items to be discussed at meeting Hard copy 2003 Quarterly
Councils' Approved Executive Committee Minutes Details of discussion that took place at meeting Hard copy 2003 Quarterly
Equality Scheme Outlines commitment to comply with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 Website andhard copy May 2001 As Required
Annual Progress Report for the Equality Commission Report on compliance with Equality Scheme Hard copy 2001 Annually



Other useful references/links:

Equality Commission, Equality House, 7-9 Shaftsbury Square, BELFAST, BT2 7DP.
Telephone: 028 9050 0600
Fax: 028 9033 1544
Text phone: 028 9032 0861
E-mail address: information@equalityni.org
Website: www.equalityni.org

Class 5. AIMS, TARGETS AND ACHIEVEMENTS


Definition: Financial targets, aims and objectives and key performance indicators.

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Complaints Protocol Outlines the role of the Council in the HPSS complaints procedure Hard copy 2001 As required
Research Protocol Guidelines on performing research projects Hard copy 2001 As required
Annual Report Overview of the year’s activities Hard copy 1991 Annually
Annual Work Programme Work plan for the forthcoming year Website and hard copy 1996 Annually
Equality Scheme Outlines commitment to comply with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 Website and hard copy 2003 As Required
Annual Progress Report for the Equality Commission Report on compliance with Equality Scheme Hard copy 2002 Annually
Customer Care Leaflet Leaflet outlining the Councils promise to customers Hard copy 2003 As Required
New Targeting Social Needs (TSN) Action Plan Details Councils commitment to new TSN plans Hard copy 2001 As Required

Other useful references/links:

Listening…Acting …Improving, Guidance on handling HPSS Complaints (1996 & 2000) - Planning & Performance Management Directorate, Room D14, Castle Buildings, Upper Newtownards Road, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SF.
Telephone 028 9052 8321

 

Equality Commission, Equality House, 7-9 Shaftsbury Square, BELFAST, BT2 7DP.
Telephone: 028 9050 0600
Fax: 028 9033 1544
Text phone: 028 9032 0861
E-mail address: information@equalityni.org
Website: www.equalityni.org

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Class 6. OUR SERVICES


DEFINITION: The range of services that we provide for the HPSS and how we deliver these.

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Posters Descriptive poster on the role of the Council Hard copy 2003 As required
Your Guide to Leaflets (Numbers 1-7, 9 & 10)

Information leaflets on service users rights to health and social care:

1 Care in the Community
2 Dental Services
3 GP Services
4 Hospital Services
5 Optical Services
6 Pharmacy Services
7 Seeing your Medical Records
9 Helping you Make a Complaint
10 Health and Social Services Councils
Website, hard copy (large print), tape
and other languages - Irish, Urdu & Chinese (except leaflet number 10)
2003 As required
Annual Work Programme Work plan for the year Website and hard copy 1996 Annually
Annual Report Overview of the year’s activities Hard copy 1991
Annually
Complaints Leaflet Details how to complain about the Council Hard copy (large print) 1991
On web from 2003
As required
Customer Care Leaflet Leaflet outlining the Council's promise to customers Hard copy 2003 As required

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Class 7: REPORTS AND INDEPENDENT ENQUIRIES


DEFINITION: Independent inspections and findings regarding the organisation.

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Equality Progress Report Update on equality issues and action taken Hard copy 2001 Annually
Survey of complainants Results of survey of people who used the EHSSC to assist them with the complaints process Hard copy 2003 Annually

Other useful references/links:

Feedback report - Equality Commission, Equality House, 7-9 Shaftsbury Square, BELFAST, BT2 7DP.
Telephone 028 9050 0600
Fax: 028 9033 1544
Text phone: 028 9032 0861
E-mail address: information@equalityni.org

 

Internal Audit Reports - Finance Department, Eastern Health and Social Services Board, Champion House, 12-22 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8BS
Telephone 028 9032 1313
Fax: 028 9055 3681
E-mail: pr@ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk
Website: www.ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk

 

Planning & Performance Management Directorate, DHSSPS, Room D14, Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SF.
Telephone 028 9052 2193.
Website: www.dhpsspsni.gov.uk

 

Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wimslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Telephone 016 2554 5700
Website: www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

 


Please refer to Part 3 of the Scheme for a full list of bodies that monitor and inspect us.

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Class 8: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

DEFINITION: General policies and procedures in use within the organisation.

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Equality Scheme Outlines commitment to comply with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 Website and hard copy 2001 As required
Complaints Protocol Outlines the role of the Council within the HPSS complaints procedure Hard copy 2001 As required
Code of Research Protocol Guidance on performing research projects Hard copy 2001 As required
Standing Orders Guidance for Council meetings and proceedings for the EHSSC Hard copy 1996 As required

Other useful references/links:

Listening…Acting …Improving, Guidance on Handling HPSS Complaints (1996 & 2000) - Planning & Performance Management Directorate, Room D14 Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SF.
Telephone 028 9052 8321

 

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

 

Policies on Procurement – Central Services Agency, Regional Supplies Service, 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast BT12 6HU
Telephone 028 9066 7799
Fax: 028 9066 8989
Website: www.rdo.csa.n-i.nhs.uk/rss/index.html

 

Standing Financial Instructions operated through: Finance Department, Eastern Health and Social Services Board, Champion House, 12-22 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8BS
Telephone 028 9032 1313
Fax: 028 9055 3681
E-mail:pr@ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk
Website: www.ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk

 

Human Resources Policies operated through the Human Resources Department:
Eastern Health and Social Services Board, Champion House, 12-22 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8BS
Telephone 028 9032 1313
Fax: 028 9055 3681
E-mail:pr@ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk
Website: www.ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk


Examples of Northern Health and Social Services Board policies operated at the Council:-

- Accident reporting
- Code of Conduct - hospitality, gifts, alcohol, drugs, and smoking policies
- Corporate Governance - disciplinary offences, sanctions and action, temporary staff, probationary periods
- Equal Opportunities - harrassment policy and complaints procedure
- Fixed Term Employee
- Flexible Working - work life balance, EHSSC flexi time, job share, adoption leave, career break, maternity leave, paternity leave
- Grievance Procedure
- Health and Safety Policy Department - working with visual display equipment, handling stress in the workplace, smoke free policy, violence towards staff, reporting of accidents/incidents
- Induction Process
- Selection and Recruitment advertising guidelines
- Sickness absence
- Speaking Up - raising concerns at work
- Statutory and public holidays
- Terms and conditions of service
- The occupational health service - pay and expenses, sick pay scheme, annual leave, compassionate leave, superannuation scheme
- Trade unions and staff associations
- Travel policies and procedures

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Class 9: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND CONSULTATION


DEFINITION: Details of consultation procedures, decision-making processes, timescales and responses. Consultations in progress and how you can become involved.

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Agenda for Council Meeting
List of items to be discussed at meeting Hard copy and website 1991 Monthly (except July)
Annual Report Overview of the year’s activities Hard copy 1991 Annually
Your Guide to Health and Social Services Council leaflet (number 10) Descriptive leaflet on the role of the Council Hard copy (large print), tape and
website
2001 As required
EHSSC Complaint Leaflet Guildelines on how to complain about the services of the Council Hard copy and
website
  As required
Notice of Meeting EHSSC notice of monthly meeting Hard copy and website 2003 Monthly (except July)
Research Project
(174/6))
Community Care Respite: and evaluation of one service for young physically disabled Hard copy 1994 Not applicable
Research Project (177 & 178/1) Marketing Research Consultancy (Ireland) Ltd. survey of public attitudes to acute hospital services within the Eastern Board area Hard copy 16 April 1993 Not applicable
Research Project (988/2) Analysis of the content of GP practice leaflets Hard copy 1993 Not applicable
Research Project (176/3)
Response of statement of intent for general (acute) hospital services within the Eastern Board Area Hard copy 1993 Not applicable
Research Project (769/4) NHS review of complaints procedures Hard copy 1993 Not applicable
Research Project (714/5)
A charter for patients and clients - What difference has it made? Hard copy 1994 Not applicable
Research Project (493/7) Dental cross infection control awareness survey Hard copy 1994 Not applicable

Research Project (4/8)

Mater Infirmorum Hospital Trust - Hospital food survey Hard copy 1994 Not applicable
Research Project (492/9) Patient experience of the GP/Hospital interface Hard copy 1994 Not applicable
Research Project (494/10) Community Care choices for the elderly Hard copy 1994 Not applicable
Research Project (654/11) Survey of views of service users of palliative care services in the Eastern Health and Social Services Board Area Hard copy 1994/95 Not applicable
Research Project (497/12) A retrospective telephone survey of patients' satisfaction with the accident and emergency department in the Belfast City Hospital Hard copy 1995 Not applicable
Research Project (677/13)
BCH specialist medicine directorate - The patients' view Hard copy 1995 Not applicable
Research Project (500/14)
The prevalence and experience of informal caring within the Eastern Health and Social Services Board area Hard copy April 1996 Not applicable

Research Project (987/16)

Public awareness of key issues in the health and social services in the Eastern Health and Social Services Board Area Hard copy Dec 1996 Not applicable

Research Project (985/17)

Pharmacy Services (EHSSC & EHSSB) Hard copy April 1997 Not applicable

Research Project (837/18)

Parents in partnership Hard copy April 1997 Not applicable

Research Project (983/19)

Down Lisburn carers project Hard copy March 1997 Not applicable

Research Project (982/20)

Evaluation of a practice charter (Salisbury Medical Centre) Hard copy May 1997 Not applicable

Research Project (986/21)

Informal carers roject (Clifton Street Surgery) Hard copy May 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (981/22)

BCH specialist medical directorate - The patients' perception Hard copy Feb 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (980/23)

Evaluation of a practice charter (Ardmore Medical Centre) Hard copy June 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (978/24)

Report of observation exercise in Regional Intensive Care Unit Hard copy June 1998 As required

Research Project (978/25)

Casualty Watch report - 20th July Hard copy 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (977/26)

Evaluation of Northern Ireland Quality Networks Hard copy August 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (69/27)

Dementia Audit 1997/98 - carers' views Hard copy 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (1020/28)

The future of health and personal social services in Northern Ireland - Citizens Jury - July 1998 Hard copy July 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (1113/29)

Women's satisfaction with maternity services Hard copy 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (67/30)`

Northern Ireland Regional Casualty Watch Hard copy 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (68/31)

Setting up a patient participation group Hard copy 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (66/320

Patients' views of care in Withers Unit, Musgrave Park Hospital - Greenpark Healthcare Trust Hard copy 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (1138/33)

Evaluation of outpatient facilities by disabled users in Belfast City Hospital Hard copy 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (Cab IIDrawer 1)

Summary of results of Casualty Watch - 26th January (EHSSC and HSSTs) Hard copy 1998 Not applicable

Research Project (1063/34)

Relatives satisfaction with care in Meadowlands Unit, Musgrave Park Hospital, Greenpark Healthcare Trust Hard copy Feb 1999 Not applicable

Research Project (1217/36)

Public views on the reorganisation of inpatient services in the Downe Hospital Hard copy July 1999 Not applicable

Research Project (1217/36)

Openness and Accountability: an analysis of the information contained in the Boards' and Trusts' Annual Reports for 1998/99 Hard copy July 1999 Not applicable

Research Project 1273/37)

Relatives satisfaction with care provided in nursing and residential homes (EHSSC and R&I Unit) Hard copy 1999 Not applicable

Research Project (Cab II Drawer 1)

Summary of results of Casualty Watch - 18th January (EHSSC and HSSTs) Hard copy 1999 Not applicable

Research Project (1532/44)

In-patient satisfaction in Belfast City Hospital (EHSSC and BCHT) Hard copy 2000 Not applicable

Research Project (1397/40)

Opening the door to health: Access to primary healthcare services for single homeless people in Northern Ireland (HSCs and Simon Community NI) Hard copy Dec 2000 Not applicable

Research Project (Cab II Drawer 1)

Summary of results of Casualty Watch - 31st January (EHHS and HSSTs) Hard copy 2000 Not applicable

Research Project (1395/39)

Patient satisfaction with Rheumatology Services in Musgrave Park Hospital (EHSSC and MPH) Hard copy May 2001 Not applicable

Research Project (1396/39)

The Interior Design of the new regional cancer centre: The patients' perspective (Summary report( (EHHSC and BCHT) Hard copy 2001 Not applicable

Research Project (1529/410)

Staff - inpatient communication in the Mater Hospital (Geraldine Boyle and Suzanne McHugh (EHSSC and BCHT) Hard copy 2001 Not applicable

Research Projec(1531/43)

Patient satisfaction with GP out-of-hours services in the Eastern Health and Social Services Board Aea (Gerladine Boyle and Julie Davison) (EHSSC and EHSSB) Hard copy   Not applicable

Research Project (Cab II Drawer 1)

Overview of Casualty Watch Results - 1998 - 01 (EHHSC and HSSTs) Hard copy 2001 Not applicable

Research Project (Cab II Drawer 1)

Summary of results of Casualty Watch - 26th March (EHSSC and HSSTs) Hard copy 2001 Not applicable

Research Project (Cab II Drawer 1)

Summary of results of Casualty Watch - 18th June (EHSSC and HSSTs) Hard copy 2001 Not applicable

Research Project (Cab II Drawer 1)

Summary of results of Casualty Watch - 17th September (EHSSC and HSSTs) Hard copy 2001 Not applicable

Research Project (Cab II Drawer 1)

Summary of results of Casualty Watch - 17th December (EHSSC and HSSTs) Hard copy 2001 Not applicable

Research Project (1933/45)

Patient satisfaction with day surgery in the Eastern Health and Social Services Board Area (Geraldine Boyle) EHSSC, Dept of General Practice QUB and EHSSB) Hard copy 2002 Not applicable

Research Project (1934/46)

Children as Complainants in the Health and Personal Social Services in Northern Ireland (W. Cousins, S. Milner, E. McLaughlin) (QUB and EHSSC) Hard copy 2003 Not applicable

Research Project (1932/47)

Audit of facilities and arrangements for maintaining patient privacy and dignity (EHSSC and HSSTs) Hard copy 2001 Not applicable

Research Project (1935/48)

Care of patients in the spinal cord injuries unit, Musgrave Park Hospital. (EHSSC and Greenpark Healthcare Trust) Hard copy 2002 Not applicable

Research Project (1936/49)

Northern Ireland prosthetics service survey: Management report (Reg race) (HSSCs and HSSBs) Hard copy 18th June 2002 Not applicable

Research Project (1732/52)

Attention to care - care of older people in Acute hospitals in the Eastern Board Area Hard copy 18th June 2003 Not applicable

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Other useful references/links:

Comments welcome via web site www.ehssc.org

 

DHPSSPS Public Appointments Unit for application forms and information on how to become a member - 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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Class 10: COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC/REGULAR PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC


DEFINITION: Guidance and information leaflets, press releases.

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Press releases Description of an event or activity Hard copy 2003 As required
Your Guide to Leaflets (Numbers 1-7, 9 & 10)

Details patients’/service users rights to health and social care:

1 Care in the Community
2 Dental Services
3 GP Services
4 Hospital Services
5 Optical Services
6 Pharmacy Services
7 Seeing your Medical Records
9 Helping you Make a Complaint
10 Health and Social Services Councils
Website, hard copy (large print), tape
and other languages - Irish, Urdu & Chinese (excluding leaflet number 10)
2003 Annually
Posters Descriptive posters on the role of the Council Hard copy 2003 As required
Notice of meeting
Details of next Council meeting Website and hard copy 2003 Monthly
Telephone Directory Advert Details how to contact the Council Hard copy 2003 As required

Yellow Pages Advert

Details how to contact the Council Hard copy 2003 As required
EHSSC Complaint Leaflet Details how to complain about the Council’s services Hard copy (large print) 2003 As required
Approved minutes of Council Meetings Details of discussion that took place at meeting Website and hard copy Sept 1991
Monthly (except July)
Customer Care leaflet
Leaflet outlining athe Council's promise to customers Hard copy 2003 Monthly (except July)
Annual Review Overview of the year’s activities
Website and hard copy 1992
On web from
2002
Annually
Council advertisement on library carrier bag
Details on how to contact the Council Hard Copy 2003 As required
Belfast City Guide to Councillors
Details on how to contact the Council Hard Copy 2003 As required
Regional Area Health Directory - Belfast
Details on how to contact the Council Hard Copy 2002/2003 As required
Lagan Valley Leisureplex Leisure Guide
Details on how to contact the Council Hard Copy 2003/2004 As required

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Class 11: COMPLAINTS


DEFINITION: Policies, procedures and contacts for complaints:

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
EHSSC Complaint Leaflet Information leaflet on how to complain about the Council Hard copy 1991
As required
Annual Report Overview of the year’s activities which includes number of complaints received against the Council Hard copy 2001 Annually
HSSC guidelines Information about how a complaint about the Council will be handled Hard copy 2001 As required
Annual Progress Report for the Equality Commission Update on equality issues and action taken. Includes number of complaints received against the Council Hard copy 2002 Annually

Other useful references/links:

Listening…Acting …Improving, Guidance on handling HPSS Complaints (1996 & 2000) - Planning & Performance Management Directorate, Room D14, Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SF.
Telephone 028 9052 8321

 

Director of Planning & Performance Management, DHSSPS, Room D4.17, Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SF.
Telephone 028 9052 2193.
Website: www.dhpsspsni.gov.uk

 

Ombudsman, Freepost, BELFAST BT1 6BR
Telephone Number: 0 800 343 424 (Free phone)
E-mail address: ombudsman@ni.ombudsman.org.uk
Website: www.ni.ombudsman.org.uk


Equality Commission, Equality House, 7-9 Shaftsbury Square, BELFAST,
BT2 7DP.
Telephone 028 9050 0600
Fax: 028 9033 1544
Text phone: 028 9032 0861
E-mail address: information@equalityni.org
Website: www.equalityni.org

 

Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Telephone 016 2554 5700
Website: www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

 


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Class 12: HUMAN RESOURCES


DEFINITION: Employment policies and procedures.

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Organisational structure Details structure with job titles Hard copy 2003 As required

Other Useful links/references:

Agenda for Change (Contains details of a new pay system and other terms and conditions of employment) - Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SQ.
Telephone 028 9052 0670
Text phone: 028 9052 7688
Website address: www.doh.gov.uk/agendaforchange

 

Human Resources Strategy - DHSSPS Human Resources Directorate, Pay and Employment Unit, Room D1, Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST,
BT4 3SQ.
Telephone: 028 9052 2815
Website: www.dhsspsni.gov.uk

 

Human Resources Policies operated through the Human Resources Department:
Eastern Health and Social Services Board, Champion House, 12-22 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8BS
Tel: 028 9032 1313
Fax: 028 9055 3681
Examples of Eastern Health and Social Services Board policies operated at the Council:-

- Accident reporting
- Code of Conduct - hospitality, gifts, alcohol, drugs, and smoking policies
- Corporate Governance - disciplinary offences, sanctions and action, temporary staff, probationary periods
- Equal Opportunities - harrassment policy and complaints procedure
- Fixed Term Employee
- Flexible Working - work life balance, EHSSC flexi time, job share, adoption leave, career break, maternity leave, paternity leave
- Grievance Procedure
- Health and Safety Policy Department - working with visual display equipment, handling stress in the workplace, smoke free policy, violence towards staff, reporting of accidents/incidents
- Induction Process
- Selection and Recruitment advertising guidelines
- Sickness absence
- Speaking Up - raising concerns at work
- Statutory and public holidays
- Terms and conditions of service
- The occupational health service - pay and expenses, sick pay scheme, annual leave, compassionate leave, superannuation scheme
- Trade unions and staff associations
- Travel policies and procedures


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Class 13: ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

DEFINITION: Our estate and land holdings, and the uses they currently enjoy. Information required to be placed in the public domain as a result of the Environmental Information Regulations, any Environmental Enforcement action and associated information (see also Introduction to Publication Scheme).

Premises are situated in the heart of Belfast, providing easy access to anyone visiting the city.

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Location Map – EHSSC Leaflet Map indicating location of the EHSSC office Hard copy
2003 Annually

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CLASS 14: THIS PUBLICATION SCHEME

DEFINITION: Information management policies and a referral point for all enquiries regarding information management generally in the Northern Health and Social Services Council. We will also publish any changes or additions to publications already available under this Publication Scheme.


14.1 CHARGES FOR INFORMATION

Some information is available free, but for others there may be a charge. The charges will vary according to how information is made available. We will let you know the cost and charges that will have to be paid in advance. Charges are as follows:

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Via the Council’s Web Site – Free of charge, although any charges for Internet Service provider and personal printing costs would have to be met by the individual.

For those without Internet access, a single printout as on the website would be available free of charge by personal application to the Northern Health and Social Services Council.

- Requests for multiple printouts may attract a charge for the retrieval, photocopying, postage etc. (10p per side of A4).
- Leaflets, archived documents and booklets - single copies are free of charge.
- In some cases tape or other mediums, may be charged for.
- E-mail-will be free of charge.

 

The charges will be reviewed regularly.


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14.2 COPYRIGHT

The material available through this Publication Scheme is subject to the Eastern Health and Social Services Council's copyright unless otherwise indicated. Unless expressly indicated on the material to the contrary, it may be reproduced free of charge in any format or medium, provided it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading manner. Where any of the copyright items in this Scheme are being re-published or coped to others, you must identiry the source of the material and acknowledge the copyright status. Permission to reproduce material does not extend to any material accessed through the Publication Scheme that is the copyright of third parties. You must obtain authorisation to reproduce such material from the copyright holders concerned. For HMSO Guidance Notes on a range of copyright issues, see the HMSO web site www.hmso.gov.uk/guides.htm: Or contact:

HMSO Licensing Division
St Clements House
2-16 Colegate
Norwich
NR3 1BQ
Tel: 016 0362 1000
Fax: 016 0372 3000

14.3 HOW TO OBTAIN INFORMATION

A large amount of information is already available on the Council’s website and information can be accessed directly from there. Alternatively if you wish to request information shown in this publication scheme you should write directly to the appropriate body (See Part 3 for addresses):

Your request for information should include:

- Details of the information you are requesting and
- The way in which you would prefer the information to be sent to you (for example a printed copy or by e mail)
- Your full name and postal address including postcode

 

Office Manager
EHSSC
1st Floor Lesley House
25-27 Wellington Place
Belfast
BT1 6GQ

Tel: 028 9032 1230
Minicom: 028 9032 1285
Fax: 028 9032 1750
Freephone: 0800 917 0222
E-mail: info.ehssc@hscni.net

14.4 REVIEWING SCHEME

The scheme will be reviewed on an annual basis.


14.5 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

Currently working on disposal and retention of records policy.

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Part 3: Inspection and Monitoring Bodies, Index and Useful Resources

3.1 The bodies involved in the monitoring and/or inspection of the HPSS


Equality Commission
Equality House
7-9 Shaftsbury Square
BELFAST
BT2 7DP
Telephone 028 9050 0600
Fax: 028 9033 1544
Text phone: 028 9032 0861
E-mail address: information@equalityni.org
Website: www.equalityni.org
Monitors the EHSSC’s compliance with equality legislation within Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.


Director of Planning and Performance Management
Department of Health and Personal Social Services and Public Safety
Castle Buildings
Stormont,
BELFAST, BT4 3SQ.
Telephone: 028 9052 2193
Website: www.dhpsspsni.gov.uk
Complaints about services provided by HSSCs: If a complainant remains dissatisfied with the outcome of the initial investigation carried out by the Council they can request an independent review from above body.


Freedom of Information/Data Protection Unit
Department of Health and Personal Social Services and Public Safety
Annex 4
Castle Buildings
BELFAST
BT4 3SQ

Telephone: 028 9052 3404
Website: www.foi.nhs.uk

For queries relating to Freedom of Information/Data Protection.

Information Commissioner’s Office
Regus House
33 Clarendon Dock
Laganside
BELFAST
BT3 1BG
Telephone 028 90511270
Fax 028 90511201
Website: www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
Monitors compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

The Ombudsman
Freepost
BELFAST
BT1 6BR
Telephone: 0800 343 424 (Free phone)
E-mail address: ombudsman@ni.ombudsman.org.uk
Website: www.ni-ombudsman.org.uk
The Ombudsman can consider complaints from people who claim to have suffered injustice because of maladministration. You should first put your complaint to the organisation concerned using their internal complaints procedure.

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3.2 Index

This alphabetical index will help you find the document you are looking for by referring you to the relevant class of information and page number. When you go to the relevant class of information you will find details on what format the document is available.

DETAILS
CLASS OF INFORMATION

Advertisements

 
Council Telephone Directory and
Yellow pages adverts

Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and
information for the public

 

Council advertisement on library carrier Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public

Agenda

 
Council Meeting agenda Class 4, Corporate Information and Class 9, Public Involvement and Consultation

Annual Report

 
Annual Report. Overview of the Council’s yearly activities Class 2, Who we are
Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 6, Our Services and
Class 9, Public Involvement and Consultation and
Class 11, Complaints

Annual Review statement on budget

Class 3, Financial and Funding

Annual Work Programme

 
Annual Work Programme, work plan for the forthcoming year Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 6, Our Services and

Annual Work Programme statement on budget

Class 3, Financial and Funding

Budget

 
Annual Report, statement on budget Class 3, Financial and Funding
Business Programme, statement on budget Class 3, Financial and Funding
Charging Policy
 
Details of charges for information requests under this Publication Scheme Class 14, This Publication Scheme

Complaints

 
Leaflet on the role of the Council in the HPSS complaints procedure Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 8, Policies and Procedures
Survey of complainants who used the EHSSC to assist with the complaints process Class7, Reports and Independent Enquiries
Complaints Leaflet, details how to complain about the Council Class 6, Our Services and
Class 9, Public Involvement and Consultation and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public and
Class 11, Complaints
Copyright
 
Details of copyright for this Publication Scheme Class 14, This Publication Scheme

Council

 
Standing Orders Class 2, Who we are and
Class 8, Policies and Procedures
Register of Gifts and Hospitality Class 2, Who we are
Location map Class 13, Environmental Information

Council Meetings

 
Notice of Council Meetings Class 9 Public Involvement and Consultation and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public
Agenda Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 9 Public Involvement and Consultation and
Approved Minutes Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public

Council Members

 
Members names and background Class 2, Who we are
Register of Members Declared Interests Class 2, Who we are
Council Staff
 
Organisational Chart for NHSSC staff Class 2, Who we are
Customer Care Leaflet
 
Customer Care Leaflet Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 6
, Our Services and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public

Equality Scheme

 
Equality Scheme Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 8, Policies and Procedures
Equality Scheme annual progress report for the Equality Commission Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 7, Reports and Independent Enquiries

Expenditure

 
Budget statements for monthyly expenditure Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements
EHSSC Expenditure for the year Class 3, Financial and Funding

Executive Committee Meetings

 
Agenda of meeting Class 4, Corporate Information
Approved Minutes of meeting Class 4, Corporate Information

Finance

 
EHSSC Income & Expenditure for the year Class 3, Financial and Funding

Information Requests

 
Details of how to obtain information detailed in this Publication Scheme Class 14, This Publication Scheme
Leaflets  

Customer Care Leaflet

Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public

NHSSC Complaint Leaflet, details how to complain about the Council

Class 6, Our Services and
Class 9 Public Involvement and Consultation and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public and
Class 11, Complaints
Your Guide To Leaflets
1 - Care in the Community
2 - Dental Services
3 - GP Services
4 - Hospital Services
5 - Optical Services
6 - Pharmacy Services
7 - Seeing your Medical Records
9 - Helping you make a complaint
Class 6, Our Services and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public
10 - Health and Social Services Council
Class 2, Who we are and
Class 6, Our Services and
Class 9, Public Involvement and Consultation and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public
Location Map
 
Location Map Class 13, Environmental Information
Map
 
Location map of Council offices Class 13, Environmental Information

Meetings

 
Agenda for Council Meetings Class 4, Corporate Information
Approved Minutes of Council Meetings Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public
Notice of Council Meetings Class 9, Public Involvement and Consultation and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public

Executive Committee meeting agenda

Class 4, Corporate Information
Executive Committee meeting approved minutes Class 4, Corporate Information

Members

 
Members names Class 2, Who we are
Register of Members declared interests Class 2, Who we are
Guide to members on Council activity Class 8, Policies and Procedures

Minutes

 
Approved Minutes of Council meetings Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public

Executive Committee meeting approved minutes

Class 4, Corporate Information

Organisation

 
Organisational Chart for HPSS Class 1, The HPSS and where we fit in
List of EHSSC Council Members Class 2, Who we are
Organisational Chart for EHSSC staff Class 2, Who we are and
Class 12, Human Resources
Posters
 
Posters on descriptive of Council Class 6, Our Services and
Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public
Press Releases  
Press Releases Class 10, Communications with the Public/Regular publications and information for the public 25

Protocols

 

Research Protocol

Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 8, Policies and Procedures

Registry of gifts and hospitality

 
Details of donations/gifts to staff and Council members Class 2, Who we are

Reports

 
Annual Report Class 2, Who we are and
Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 6, Our Services and
Class 9, Public Involvement and Consultation and
Class 10, Complaints
Equality Scheme Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 8, Policies and Procedures
Annual Progress Report for Equality Commission Class 4, Corporate Information and
Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 7, Reports and Independent Enquiries
Research Reports (see class for detailed list of Reports) Class 9, Public Involvement and Consultation

Research

 
Research Protocol Class 5, Aims, Targets and Achievements and
Class 8, Policies and Procedures

Research Reports (see class for detailed list of reports)

Class 9, Public Involvement and Consultation
Staff
 
Organisational Chart for EHSSC staff Class 2 Who we are and
Class 12, Human Resources
Standing Orders
 
Standing Orders guidance on how the Council operates Class 2, Who we are and
Class 8, Policies and Procedures

Structure of organisation

 
Organisational Chart for HPSS Class 1, The HPSS and where we fit in
List of EHSSC Council Members Class 2, Who we are
Organisational Chart for EHSSC staff Class 2, Who we are and
Class 12, Human Resources

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3.3 Useful Resources

Department of Constitutional Affairs
Selborne House
54-60 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6QW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44-(0)20-7210 8500
Lord Chancellor’s Department website: www.lcd.gov.uk
Department for Constitutional Affairs website: general.queries@lcd.gsi.gov.uk
Court Service website: cust.ser.cs@gtnet.gov


Public Records Office
66 Balmoral Avenue
Belfast
BT9 6NY
Telephone: 028 9025 1318
Northern Ireland website: www.proni.gov.uk
United Kingdom website: www.pro.gov.uk

Eastern Health and Social Services Board
12-22 Linenhall Street
BT2 835
Tele: 02890 321313
Fax: 02890 553681
Text Number for the Deaf: 02890 324980
E-mail Address: pr@ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk
Website: www.ehssb.org

Other Councils

Northern Health and Social Services Council
8 Broadway Avenue
BALLYMENA, BT43 7AA
Telephone number: 028 2565 3777
Minicom: 028 2565 3777
Fax: 028 2565 5112
E mail address: info@nhssc.org
Website: www.nhssc.org

Southern Health and Social Services Council
Quaker Buildings
High Street
LURGAN
BT66 8BB
Telephone: 028 3834 9900
Fax: 028 3834 9858
Minicom: 028 3834 6488
E-mail Address: reception@shssc.n-i.nhs.uk
Website: www.shsscouncil.net

Western Health and Social Services Council
Hilltop
Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital
OMAGH
BT79 0NS
Telephone: 028 8225 2555
Fax: 028 8225 2544
E-mail address:kloughran@hilltop.n-i.nhs.uk

3.4 Publications

- Code of Practice on Openness in the HPSS (1996) – http://www.ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk-Code of Practice on Openness
- Northern Ireland Act 1998 –http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980047.htm
- FOI Act 2000 - www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/2000036.htm
- FOI Act 2000 Explanatory Notes - www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk.acts/en/2000en36.htm
- Code of Practice under Section 45 FOI Act 2000 - www.lcd.gov.uk
- Code of Practice under Section 46 FOI Act 2000 – www.lcd.gov.uk

 

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Eastern Health and Social Services Council, 1st Floor, Lesley House, 25-27 Wellington Place, Belfast, BT1 6GQ
Freephone: 0800 917 0222
Fax: (028) 9032 1750
Minicom: (028) 9032 1285

 

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