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DoH Policies screened during the period: 1 April 2016 to 30 June 2016
No full textIn fulfilling its obligations under Section 75 the Department is required to equality screen all of its policies and services under consideration to determine whether they should be subject to a full equality impact assessment (EQIA)
NDNS results from years 5 and 6 combined of the rolling programme for 2012 and 2013 to 2013 and 2014: report
No full textResults of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) rolling programme for 2012 to 2013 and 2013 to 2014
What is the cost of a healthy food basket in Northern Ireland in 2016?
No full textThis study is the second to establish the cost of a minimum essential food basket for household types in Northern Ireland. A Minimum Essential Standard of Living (MESL) is derived from a negotiated consensus on what people believe is a minimum standard. It is a standard of living that meets an individual’s or a household’s physical, psychological and social needs. This is calculated by identifying the goods and services required by different household types in order to meet their needs. While an MESL is based on needs, not wants, it is a standard of living below which nobody should be expected to live.
The 2016 study is set against the backdrop of the continued growth of deprivation and poverty in Northern Ireland. Data published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency show that the number of individuals in absolute poverty (before housing costs) increased from 20% in 2012-2013 to 23% in 2013-2014 (approximately 409,000 people), suggesting that income growth was lower than that of inflation.
A balanced, nutritious diet is essential for health and well-being but may be unobtainable for those who live in poverty. For low-income households, food is often a flexible component of their budget as they can satisfy their hunger with cheaper, less nutritious food – putting themselves at risk of disease and obesity. Food poverty is multi-dimensional and includes the lack of access to a nutritionally adequate diet and the resulting impact on health and social participation. The cost of food and the amount of available income are key determinants of access to a healthy diet
Practice Based Pharmacists statement
No full textThe Strategic Leadership Group for Pharmacy has issued the following statement of endorsement for Practice Based Pharmacists
Northern Ireland waiting time statistics: outpatient waiting times June to March 2016
No full textPresents information on waiting times at the end of each quarter for a first consultant-led outpatient appointment and a first integrated clinical assessment and treatment services (ICATS) appointment
Quarterly autism spectrum disorder statistics for NI (July - September 2016)
No full textThe published tables (updated quarterly) include the number and rate of children referred for an assessment for autism and the number and rate of children diagnosed with autism each quarter
Quality and outcomes framework (QOF) factsheets
No full textThese factsheets detail the QOF and the prevalence data collected as part of the QOF and how this is used within the QOF payments
Northern Ireland waiting time statistics: diagnostic waiting times June 2016
No full textPresents information on waiting times at the end of each quarter for a diagnostic service and diagnostic reporting turnaround times
Review of GP-led primary care services in Northern Ireland - recommendations of working group - March 2016
No full textIn October 2015, the Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety established a cross-cutting working group to look at measures to ensure citizens can continue to access world class primary healthcare advice, treatment and facilities. The working group included a patient representative, GP representatives, Departmental policy and professional leads, and representation from the Health and Social Care Board, Health and Social Care Trusts, the Royal College of Nursing and the Allied Health Professions Federation. The working group’s findings and recommendations are set out in this report