Index
of Publication Scheme sections:
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Publication
Scheme Other languages and formats |
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Contents Index |
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Part
1 Introduction |
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Part
2 Classes of Information |
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Part
3 Inspection and Monitoring Bodies |
To comply with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, this publication scheme will be made available on request in alternative formats as appropriate.
You can contact us by writing to:
Northern
Health and Social Services Council
Houston's Mill Site
10A Buckna Road
Broughshane
Ballymena
BT42 4NJ
| Freephone | 0800 917 0222 |
| Telephone | 028 2586 3950 |
| Fax | 028 2586 3951 |
Click here to e-mail us at info@nhssc.n-i.nhs.uk
Part
2: The Classes of Information - continued
Class 7: REPORTS AND INDEPENDENT ENQUIRIES
DEFINITION: Independent inspections and findings regarding the organisation.
Published documents available to members of the public on request:
| Content Title | Content Description | Format of Information | Date available from | Frequency of Update |
| Annual Progress Report for the Equality Commission | Report on the compliance with Equality Scheme | Hard copy | 2002 | Annually |
Other useful references/links:
| Feedback
report - Equality Commission, Equality House, 7-9 Shaftsbury Square,
BELFAST, BT2 7DP.
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Internal
Audit Reports (from NHSSB) - Finance Department, NHSSB, 182 Galgorm
Road, BALLYMENA, BT42 1QB.
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| Planning
& Performance Management Directorate, DHSSPS, Room D4.17, Castle
Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SF.
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| Information
Commissioner’s Office - Northern Ireland, 51 Adelaide Street, BELFAST, BT2 8FE.
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Please refer to Part 3 of the Scheme
for a full list of bodies that monitor and inspect us.
Class 8: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
DEFINITION: General policies and procedures in use within the organisation.
Published documents available to members of the public on request:
| Content Title | Content Description | Format of Information | Date available from | Frequency of Update |
| Equality Scheme | Outlines commitment to comply with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 | Website, hard copy and tape | 2001 | As required |
| Complaints Protocol | Outlines the role of the Council within the HPSS complaints procedure | Hard copy | 2001 | As required |
| Research Code of Conduct | Guidance on performing research projects | Hard copy | 1998 | As required |
| Standing Orders | Guidance on how the Council operates | Website and hard copy | 2002 | As required |
Other useful references/links:
| Listening…Acting
…Improving, Guidance on Handling HPSS Complaints (1996 &
2000) - Planning & Performance Management Directorate, Room
D14 Castle Buildings, Stormont, BELFAST, BT4 3SF.
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| 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.
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| Policies
on Procurement – Regional Supplies Service, Brettan Hall, 45 Bush Road, ANTRIM, BT41 2PX.
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| Standing
Financial Instructions - Finance Department, NHSSB, 182 Galgorm
Road, BALLYMENA, BT42 1QB.
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| Human
Resources Policies operated through the Human Resources Department:
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