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Publications

The WHSSC produces a range of reports, responses and minutes relating to all areas of the Council business.

These publications are published on the website and are available from the office.

Please click on the links below.

Publication Scheme

Published Reports

Annual Reports

Press Releases

Responses

 

Website: www.whssc.org
E-mail:info@whssc.n-i.nhs.uk
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PUBLICATION SCHEME

 

Class 12: HUMAN RESOURCES

DEFINITION: Employment policies and procedures.

Published documents available to members of the public on request:

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/agenda for change
DHSSPS Human Resources Strategy - 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:

Examples of Western Health and Social Services Board policies operated at the Council:-
Individual performance review and performance related pay
Performance review system
Premature retirement guidelines
Recruitment – guidance, policy, procedure & practice (DRAFT)
Special leave (other than carer, adoption, paternity and for trade union duties)
Special leave (to balance work with domestic responsibilities)
Removal expenses
Protection of pay and conditions of service
Procedure for dealing with applicants/candidates who have a disability in the recruitment process (DRAFT)
Control of absence policy
Disciplinary procedures – general and medical & dental
Grievance procedures – general and medical & dental
Redundancy & redeployment procedure
Restructuring/re organisations: personnel principles
Discretionary points scheme – medical staff
Equal opportunities policy
Job share scheme & introduction to job sharing
Career break scheme and career break scheme – an employee’s guide
Policy on harassment & bullying
Procedure for dealing with complaints of harassment and bullying
Briefing note for conciliation teams within the harassment policy
Policy on the management of violence towards staff
Doctors/Dentists/Hospital appointments
Flexible working regulations/Fixed term work regulations
Display screen equipment policy
Workplace alcohol/drug policy (DRAFT)
Flexible working hours scheme (DRAFT)
Guidance for dealing with staff who may acquire or declare a disability during employment (DRAFT)
Homefirst training services directory for training opportunities
Policy on training and development
Policy on governing support to staff for post entry training (DRAFT)
Data Protection Act 1998
Terms and conditions handbooks (according to occupational group)
Departmental Induction

 

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 grounds of the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital, Omagh, Co Tyrone providing easy access to anyone visiting the town. The premises are rented from Sperrin Lakeland Trust.

Published documents available to members of the public on request:

Content Title Content Description Format of Information Date available from Frequency of Update
Location Map Information Leaflet Map indicating location of the WHSSC office Website, Hard copy
(large print)
2001 As required

 

Class 14: THIS PUBLICATION SCHEME

DEFINITION: Information management policies and a referral point for all enquiries regarding information management generally in the
Western 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:

Via the Council’s Website – Free of charge, although any charges for Internet Service provider and personal printing costs would have to be met by the individual.
A single printout is available free of charge by personal application to the Western 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.

14.2 HOW TO OBTAIN INFORMATION

If you wish to request information shown in this publication scheme you should write directly to:

Office Manager
WHSSC
Hilltop
Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital
OMAGH Co Tyrone BT79 0NS

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;

Other methods of contact include:

Telephone: 028 8225 2555
Textphone: 028 8224 8389
Fax number: 028 8225 2544
E-mail address: info@whssc.n-i.nhs.uk

Also see point 1.2 Feedback, Comments and Complaints

Requests for information, whether made in person or in writing, will be answered promptly. An acknowledgement will be sent within 2 working days and where possible, the information should be followed within 20 working days of receipt of your request. We will provide you with an explanation should we be unable to meet such timescales.

14.3 COPYRIGHT

The material available through this Publication Scheme is subject to the Western 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 copied to others, you must identify 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,
NR31BQ,
Tel: 016 0362 1000,
Fax: 016 0372 3000,
Email: HMSO Licensing


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.

Introduction : Contents : Part 1 : Part 2 : Part 3

 

Western Health and Social Services Council ‘Hilltop’, Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 0NS
Freephone: 0800 917 0222 Tel: 028 8225 2555 Fax: 028 8225 2544 Minicom: 028 8224 8389

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