Review of Public Administration
The Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has outlined his proposals for future reform of health and social care in Northern Ireland.
The key elements of the Minister proposals are:-
- A new Regional Health and Social Care Board that will focus on financial management, performance management and commissioning.
- A new multi-professional Regional Public Health Agency to create better inter-sectoral working to tackle health promotion and inequalities and help realise the shared goal of a better and healthier future for all.
- The establishment of five Local Commissioning Groups to cover the same geographical area of the five Health and Social Care Trusts.
- A smaller, more sharply focussed Department
- A common services organisation that will provide a range of support function for the health and social care service.
- Reinforcing and strengthening the role of Health and Social Services Councils.
- Increased democratisation through local government representation on key bodies and improved partnership working.
Minister’s statements to the Assembly
Press Release 18th february 2008 - Minister seeks views on Health Reform Proposals
Press Release 18th february 2008 - Stark Health Inequalities must be addressed – McGimpsey
Minister's Statement 18th February 2008
Press Release 4th February 2008
Minister's Statement 4th February 2008
Consultation
The Minister’s proposals are laid out in more detail in the Consultation Paper. The consultation begins on 18 February 08 and will close on 12 May 08.
