PUBLICATION SCHEME
Part 2: The Classes of Information
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 HSS 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 Western, Southern,
Eastern and Northern 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 Western Health and Social Services
Council (WHSSC) is part of the HPSS family and one of
four Health and Social Services Councils (HSSCs) in
Northern Ireland. The WHSSC covers the 5 District and
Borough Council areas of City of Derry, Limavady, Strabane,
Omagh, and Fermanagh.
A map detailing the geographical area
covered by the WHSSC can be found on our Website:
Main activities of the Council:
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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 90522193.
Each year each Council produces an
Annual Business Programme which is agreed with their
respective Board.
Published documents available to members
of the public on request:
| 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 |
Website/Hard copy |
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 9052 3250
Text phone: 028 9052 8343
Fax: 028 9052 3206
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: 087 0444 5841
Fax: 087 0444 5842
E-mail: publications@nhsconfed.org
Website: www.nhsconfed.org/publications
DHSSPS Website: www.dhsspsni.gov.uk |
| Central Services Agency (CSA)
Website: www.centralservicesagency.com |
CLASS
2: WHO WE ARE
DEFINITION:
Details of the organisation, organisational
structures and key personnel.
Published documents available
to members of the public on request:
| Content Title |
Content Description |
Format of Information |
Date available from |
Frequency of Update |
| Council
Members |
List of Council Members names |
Website/Hard copy |
1991 |
As required |
| Register
of Members Declared Interests |
List of Council Members and their
declared interests |
Website/Hard copy |
1996 |
Annually |
| Organisational Chart |
Details structure
of WHSSC and job titles |
Hard copy |
2003 |
As required |
| Standing Orders |
Guidance on how the Council operates |
Website/Hard copy |
2004 |
As required |
| Register of Gifts and Hospitality |
List of donations/gifts made to
staff/ members |
Hard copy |
2003 |
As required |
| Information leaflet |
Outlines the role of the Council |
Hard copy (large print)/ tape |
2001 |
As required |
| Your
Guide To Health and Social Services Councils leaflet
(number 10) |
Outlines the role of the Council |
Website/Hard copy (large print)/tape |
2001 |
As required |
| Annual Review |
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.dhsspsni.gov.uk |
| Website for map identifying geographical
area covered by the WHSSC www.whssc.org |
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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