TIMELINE
4 February 2008
The Minister outlines his proposals for health and social care to the Assembly
- 4 February 2008 -Press Release - New structures will deliver better care for patients - McGimpsey
- 4 February 2008 statement to the assembly (PDF 46KB)
18 February 2008
The Minister expands on his proposals for public health and issues his proposals for consultation
- 18 February 2008 statement to the Assembly (MS Word 77 KB)
- 18 February 2008 statement to the Assembly (PDF 54 KB)
Consultation Period 18 February 2008 – 12 May 2008
Consultation period is underway and the Minister takes the opportunity to meet with staff throughout the HSC, Department and local government to discuss his proposals.
- 18 February 2008 - Press Release - Minister seeks views on Health reform proposals
- Proposals for Health and Social Care Reform Consultation (PDF 696 KB)
23 June 2008
The Health and Social Care (Reform) Bill has its First Reading in the Assembly
1 July 2008
The Health and Social Care (Reform) Bill has its Second Reading in the Assembly. The Minister also outlined his proposals in more detail and this is contained in the announcement below.
- Statement
- Announcement
- 1 July 2008 - Press Release - Health and social reforms on schedule for April 2009
September 2008
Consultation Report (September 2008) - This report provides a summary of the consultation and the decisions which Minister has subsequently taken.
1 December 2008
Consideration stage - Health and social Care (Reform) Bill goes through consideration stage in the Assembly and receives an overwhemingly positive response
9 December 2008
Further consideration stage - the Health and Social Care (Reform) Bill is considered further by the Assembly
9 December 2008
5 January 2009
12 January 2009
21 January 2009
The Health and Social Care (Reform) Bill receives Royal Assent. It now becomes the Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (NI) 2009
04 February 2009
04 February 2009
1 April 2009
