Equality

Equality and human rights issues in Health and Social Care  are largely about matters such as respect for life, dignity, equality and access - how people are treated, should be treated and expect to be treated.  It is about putting individuals at the heart of service provision.  Many of our core functions, and the values which underpin them, are directly concerned with addressing unfair inequalities and to ensuring equity of access to health and social care services for everyone.

The Department and the Health and Social Care family are committed not only to meeting the statutory duties set out in Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, but also to being proactive in meeting people’s needs and promoting equality.

The following key links have been provided for easy access to relevant information: