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The
Northern Investing for Health Partnership
Role and Remit
The role of the Northern Investing for Health Partnership is to take
forward, at a local level, the implementation of the Investing for Health
Strategy, issued by Government in March 2002.
The Partnership is made up of representatives from the community, voluntary,
statutory and social sectors. Full details of membership are available
in the Partners Directory (below).
In taking forward the Investing for Health agenda, the Northern Investing
for Health Partnership has agreed the following terms of reference:
- to improve the health and social well-being of people in its area
by addressing the wider social, cultural, economic and environmental
determinants of health and well-being;
- to make a significant contribution to identifying needs and priorities
and assessing options for meeting them;
- to identify and take forward, through Partner organisations and
agencies, actions and initiatives which will promote health improvement;
- to provide input to the Health Improvement Plan, which will detail
actions to be taken by the Partner organisations to improve the health
and well-being of the local population;
- to ensure broad engagement with stakeholders, within the context
of existing partnership arrangements, to address health and well-being
inequalities;
- to ensure that local perspectives on health and well-being needs
and priorities are communicated to those involved in central policy
decision-making;
- to establish relevant baseline information and measures of health
and social well-being; and
- to monitor and review progress in achieving objectives and targets
with regard to improving the health and social well-being of the local
population.
Staff Profiles
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Hilary Johnston - IfH Manager
Prior to taking up post within the Northern Investing for
Health team Hilary spent 18 months as Operations Manager for The
Princes Trust NI. Her career before then was within the HPSS and
included a variety of roles in Whiteabbey Hospital, the Mater
Hospital and Central Services Agency, where she was Assistant
Director of Nicare, the international business unit for the HPSS.
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Stephen Murray - IfH Manager
Before joining the Northern Investing for Health team,
Stephen worked in a number of roles within the Northern Health
and Social Services Board. Initially employed as a Contracts Officer,
Stephen has spent much of his career in Strategic Planning and
Commissioning. During this time he was closely involved in the
development of the Board Acute Hospitals Strategy. He has also
taken a lead role in the development and implementation of the
Board’s strategies for people with a physical disability
and sensory impairment and learning disability.
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Elaine O’Doherty - Advocate for Health
& Well-Being
Elaine O’Doherty has worked in public health and health promotion
for a number of years and gained wide experience in developing and
implementing programmes and strategies to tackle health inequalities.
She was the Northern Health & Social Service Board’s Commissioning
Officer for Health Promotion with responsibility for the implementation
of strategies to promote health and social well-being, before taking
up her present post with the Northern Investing for Health team.
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Partners Directory
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| Homefirst Community
Trust
The Trust has a population of 324000 and covers an
area of 1200 square miles. The Trust provides services
to people living in the seven local council areas of
Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Cookstown, Larne,
Magherafelt and Newtownabbey. Homefirst Trust provides
the full range of community health and personal social
services, together with in-patient mental health services
at Holywell Hospital and at Whiteabbey Hospital.
Contact: Mr Martin Sloan, Director
of Planning and Information
Address: Homefirst Community Trust,
The Cottage, 5 Greenmount Avenue, Ballymena BT43 6DA
Tel: 028 8563 3749
Fax: 028 2563 3733
E-mail: martin.sloan@homefirst.n-i.nhs.uk
Web Site: www.homefirst.org
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| Northern Ireland Housing
Executive
The Housing Executive is Northern Ireland's comprehensive
regional housing authority. Its key purpose is to assess
housing needs, ensure that housing programmes are targeted
at those individuals and areas in greatest need, deliver
strategies to influence the wider housing market and
work with others to foster urban and rural renewal.
The Housing and Health Co-ordinator is responsible for
the ongoing development of the NIHE's Housing and Health
strategy and for co-ordinating, monitoring and managing
its delivery across NI.
Contact: Mary McConnell, Housing &
Health Co-ordinator
Address: NIHE, 2 Adelaide Street,
Belfast BT28 8PB
Tel: 028 9024 0588
Fax: 028 9031 8391
E-mail: marymcdonnell@nihe.gov.uk
Web Site: www.NIHE.gov.uk
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| Antrim Borough Council
Antrim Borough Council is responsible for and provides
a broad range of services. There are two key departments
in the context of the Northern Investing for Health
Partnership. Development and Leisure Services which
provides recreation, economic development and culture
and community services and Environmental services including
Environmental Health which impacts on IfH.
Contact: Paul Kelly, Assistant Director
- Development
Address: Antrim Borough Council, The
Steeple, Antrim BT41 1BJ
Tel: 028 9446 3113
Fax: 028 9442 8059
E-mail: paul.kelly@antrim.gov.uk
Web Site: www.Antrim.gov.uk
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| Magherafelt District
Council
Magherafelt District Council aims to maximise its contribution
towards improving the quality of life in the district
through encouraging economic, social and cultural development
while protecting the environment for future generations
The Environmental Health Department assists with this
aim through its involvement in food, safety, occupational
health and safety, consumer protection, pollution control,
public health issues and various licensing regimes.
Contact: Clifford Burrows, Director
of Environmental Health
Address: Magherafelt D.C., 50 Ballyronan
Rd, Magherafelt BT45 6EN
Tel: 028 7939 7979
Fax: 028 7939 7980
E-mail: c.burrows@magherafelt.gov.uk
Web Site: www.magherafelt.gov.uk
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| Magherafelt Area Partnership
The Magherafelt Area Partnership is responsible for
the administration of a range of programmes, in particular
Peace II, Leader +, ICT for Farmers and Community Safety.
It also manages a Local Economic Development on behalf
of Magherafelt District Council. Together with the council
it has developed a Local Integrated Strategy (The Magherafelt
Community Plan), which is intended to guide the economic,
social and environmental development of the District.
Contact: Charlie Monaghan, Programme
Manager
Address: Magherafelt Area P'ship,
50 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt BT45 6EN
Tel: 028 7939 7979
Fax: 028 7939 7980
E-mail: Charlie.monaghan@magherafelt.org
Web Site: www.magherafelt.gov.uk
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| Ballymoney Borough
Council
The Council provides civic leadership, is a strong
advocate for its community and seeks to enhance the
social, economic and environmental well-being of its
citizens. The Council's Health and Environmental Services
Department seeks to protect health and improve quality
of life by the provision of valued services and via
partnership working.
Contact: John Michael
Address: Riada House, 14 Charles St,
Ballymoney BT53 6DZ
Tel: 028 2766 0250
Fax: 028 2766 0222
E-mail: john.michael@ballymoney.gov.uk
Web Site: www.ballymoney.gov.uk |
| Rathenraw Community
Development & Health Project
This project takes a community development approach
to engaging with local people to bring about positive
change in the quality of their lives. We engage with
community, voluntary and statutory groups to improve
housing, environment, Health and Social Well-being through
education, childcare provision, projects and activities
for young people and older people. Rathenraw is a Health
Action Zone.
Contact: Sharon Brash, Chairperson
/ Betty Given, Community Devel. Worker
Address: 12 Norfolk Court, Rathenraw,
Antrim BT41 2SF
Tel: 028 9446 4463
Fax: 028 9446 4463 |
| Causeway Health &
Social Services Trust
The aim of Causeway Health and Social Services Trust
is to promote health and provide care. Causeway Trust
is a combined acute and community Trust that covers
the Coleraine, Ballymoney and Moyle District Council
areas. It provides a range of acute inpatient surgical,
medical and psychiatric services, as well as out-patient
clinics within Causeway Hospital. Community Health and
Social Services, some of which are specialist, are provided
from within two community hospitals, day care facilities,
residential homes, medical and health centres and clinics.
Community provision also includes family and child care
services ranging from family support to child protection.
The Business Services Department supports professional
care staff in the planning, monitoring and development
of services.
Contact: Doreen Bacon, Business Support
Officer
Address: Business Services Dept, Trust
HQ, 8e Coleraine Rd, Ballymoney BT53 6BP
Tel: 028 2766 1453
Fax: 028 2766 1209
E-mail: Doreen.bacon@chsst.n-i.nhs.uk |
| Larne Community Development
Project
Larne Community Development Project was formed in 1997,
to promote Community Development in an area of low community
infrastructure; to work within a partnership with other
organisations and with local groups to help them develop.
Over 85 groups have been assisted. Funding has now been
secured to continue this work, and to actively form
a sector network, as will looking at the Boroughs community
development infrastructure from a more strategic viewpoint.
Contact: Annette White, Project Administrator
Address: Unit 24 Ledcom Estate, Bank
Road, Larne BT40 3AW
Tel: 028 2826 7976
Fax: 028 2827 9364
E-mail: Annette@larnecdp.org.uk
Web Site: www.larnecdp.org.uk |
| Carrickfergus Local
Strategy Partnership
Carrickfergus LSP is responsible for the administration
and management of European Union Peace II funding. Carrickfergus
LSP is one of 26 LSPs throughout NI and it is specifically
responsible for approximately £1 million. The LSP strategy
for Carrickfergus is directed at the support of local
socio-economic and environmental development projects
between 2002 and 2006.
Contact: Alan McCay, LSP Co-ordinator
Address: 15 Lancasterian Street, Carrickfergus
BT38 7AB
Tel: 028 9335 1438
Fax: 028 9336 0868
E-mail: alanm.econdev@carrickfergus.org
Web Site: www.carrickfergus.org |
| Cookstown District
Council
Cookstown District Council is one of 26 Local Authorities
in Northern Ireland serving a population of £32000.
The council provides a range of services, one of which
is the Environmental Health Dept. The Environmental
Health Service's primary role is to protect public health
and safety and maintain and improve the local environment.
The Service covers a range of functions including Food
Control, Occupational Health and Safety, Consumer Protection,
Environmental Protection and Licensing and Regulatory
Services.
Contact: Mark Kelso, Chief Environmental
Health Officer
Address: Env. Health Dept, Council
Offices, Burn Rd, Cookstown BT80 8DT
Tel: 028 8676 2205
Fax: 028 8676 4360
E-mail: envhealth@cookstown.gov.uk
Web Site: www.cookstown.gov.uk |
| Oakleaf Rural Community
Network
Oakleaf Rural Community Network was established in
1993 as an umbrella support and development agency for
rural community groups in the County Londonderry area.
The Network began with an initial 23 groups all of whom
were involved in rural regeneration projects and has
now grown to over 250 groups. We represent a range of
community interests including playgroups, Womens groups
and youth based organisations.
Contact: Joanne McVeigh, Senior Administrator
Address: 80-82 Rainey Street, Magherafelt
BT45 5AJ
Tel: 028 7930 1550
Fax: 028 7930 1308
E-mail: maura@oakleafruralcommunitynetwork.co.uk |
| Larne Borough Council
Larne Borough Council has an integrated strategy for
delivery of services in its borough called Vision 2000.
Its key partner, the Local Development Partnership (LSP)
and other statutory and voluntary organisations deliver
the services to meet objectives set out under four themes;
economic, health, environment and community. The health
theme objectives closely follow those set out in the
Northern Investing for Health Plan.
Contact: Morris Crum, Director of
Environmental Services
Address: Smiley Buildings, Victoria
Road, Larne BT40 1RU
Tel: 028 2827 2313
Fax: 028 2826 0666
E-mail: crumm@larne.gov.uk
Web Site: www.larne.gov.uk |
| Cookstown & Western
Shores Area Network (CWSAN)
CWSAN is a grassroots community organisation established
in 1997 to identify and voice issues of concern to rural
communities in relation to poverty, disadvantage and
community development. CWSAN has a membership base of
46 community groups. The Network is funded by the Dept
of Agriculture and Rural Development through the Building
Sustainable Prosperity Programme and the Community Fund.
Activities:
- The Network provides a point of contact for voluntary
and community groups, provides training in themes
of common interest, information on funding sources
and current policy and a library facility for information
on various relevant issues such as health, tourism,
housing, planning etc.
- Represents the voice of rural groups at district
and regional level.
- Provides networking opportunities among groups.
- Supports the formation of new groups and offers
advice, guidance and technical assistance to members.
- Supports development workers in the area.
- Provides administration and publication facilities
to groups.
- Develops and manages strategic approaches to rural
community regeneration
Contact: Connor Corr, Development
Manager
Address: The Crieve Centre, 2 Hillhead,
Stewartstown, Co Tyrone BT71 5HY
Tel: 028 8773 8845
Fax: 028 8773 8845
E-mail: cwsan@aol.com
Web Site: www.cwsan.com |
| Ballymena Borough
Council
The Development, Leisure and Cultural Services Dept
of Ballymena Borough Council is responsible for local
economic and rural development, cultural services and
the management and development of leisure and sports
within the Borough. Much of the work in leisure and
sports is linked to health and community based initiatives
and is therefore carried out in partnership with other
statutory bodies and voluntary groups.
Contact: Bernie Candlish, Leisure
Services Officer
Address: Leisure & Events Unit,
Ballymena Showgrounds, Warden Street, Ballymena BT43
7DR
Tel: 028 2563 9857
Fax: 028 2563 8549
E-mail: Bernie.candlish@ballymena.gov.uk
Web Site: www.ballymena.gov.uk |
| Antrim Borough Strategy
Partnership
Antrim Borough Strategy Partnership is a cross-sectoral
Board representing local government (local council and
statutory bodies) alongside 'social partners'. The Partnership
has a dual role within the Borough, as it is responsible
for distributing £1.1million Peace II funding alongside
developing an Integrated Local Strategy for the Borough
of Antrim.
Contact: Claire Higgins, Partnership
Manager
Address: c/o Antrim Borough Council,
The Steeple, Antrim BT41 1BJ
Tel: 028 9446 3113 (Ext 381)
Fax: 028 9442 8059
E-mail: partnership@antrim.gov.uk
Web Site: www.antrim.gov.uk/partnership |
| Ballymena Community
Forum
Ballymena Community Forum is an umbrella organisation
for all the community and voluntary groups throughout
the borough of Ballymena. We provide support and information
in relation to funding, training, best practice and
promote the 'voice' of the sector. We also help new
groups to get started, ie, constitutions, and help existing
groups to develop within the sector. We also offer an
administrative service to the Forum's members.
Contact: Karina Preterson, Administrative
Officer
Address: Glendun Drive, Ballymena
BT43 6SR
Tel: 028 2565 1032
Fax: 028 2565 1035
E-mail: info@ballymenacommunityforum.org
Web Site: www.ballymenacommunityforum.org |
| Northern Group Systems
Northern Group Systems, operating under the employment
of Ballymena Borough Council supports and enhances the
environmental health services of the ten District Councils
(co-terminus with the NHSSB) which it represents. Specialist
staff provide their District Council colleagues with
consultative, information and research services and
a co-ordinating and liaison mechanism within the broader
environmental and public health disciplines.
Contact: Mrs Patricia Allen, Principal
Environmental Health Officer
Address: Unit 1, Hugomont Business
Park, Hughmont Drive, Ballymena, BT43 6HN
Tel: 028 2565 0190
Fax: 028 2566 5825
E-mail: pallen@ngs-ni.org.uk |
| Community Foundation
for NI
The Community Foundation for N. Ireland works to support
people, strengthen communities and build peace in the
divided communities of N. Ireland. CFNI's mission is
to improve the quality of life through enabling communities
to tackle social need and divisions by funding and supporting
community based action, raising funds from a wide range
of donors who wish to support and be associated with
this work, and by drawing on collective experience,
research and evaluation to influence policy development.
Contact: Derek McCambley, Community
Projects Officer
Address: Community House, Citylink
Business Park, Albert St. Belfast, BT12 4HQ
Tel: 028 9040 8712
Fax: 028 9032 9839
E-mail: dmccambley@communityfoundationni.org
Web Site: www.communityfoundationni.org |
| Causeway Local Health
& Social Care Group
Causeway Local Health & Social Care Group (LHSCG)
is one of 15 new bodies set up in July 2002 by Government
to improve and develop the Health and Social Services
that people receive in the community. The Group's chairman
is Mr Sam Vallelly, the manager Mrs Fiona Surgeoner.
Contact: Fiona Surgeoner, Manager
Address: 9 Newall Road, Ballymoney
BT53 6HB
Tel: 028 2766 8370
Fax: 028 2766 8370
E-mail: Fiona.surgeoner@nhssb.n-i.nhs.uk |
| Newtownabbey Local
Strategy Partnership
Newtownabbey LSP deliver funding under measures 3.1
and 3.2 of the European funding for Peace and Reconciliation
(Peace II programme). Newtownabbey LSP have also been
tasked with producing an Integrated Local Strategy for
the borough of Newtownabbey.
Contact: David Hunter, Partnership
Co-ordinator
Address: Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey
BT36 5QA
Tel: 028 9034 0193
Fax: 028 9034 0196
E-mail: dhunter@newtownabbey.gov.uk
Web Site: www.newtownabbeylsp.co.uk |
| Mid-Ulster Local Health
and Social Care Group
Our work centres on:
- Improving the range and quality of Primary Care
services in the Mid-Ulster area.
- Involving local people in our decision making process
- Developing the capacity to commission Health and
Personal Social Services in partnership with local
people, including HPSS professionals
Contact: John McGrath, LHSCG Manager
Address: Manor House, High Street,
Moneymore BT45 7PB
Tel: 028 8674 8761
Fax: 028 8674 8965
E-mail: Sharon.corbett@nhssb.n-i.nhs.uk |
| Coleraine Borough
Council
Coleraine Borough Council is a Local Authority with
a population of 55000 covering a wide range of Local
Government issues. The Environmental Health Department
has a key forum on maintaining and improving the health,
safety and welfare of all the inhabitants of the Borough
and those who resort to it. This is achieved through
a combination of promoting health and social well-being
in partnership with other public, private and voluntary
organisations and the enforcement of a wide raft of
legislation.
Contact: Kieran J Doherty, Principal
Environmental Health Officer
Address: 66 Portstewart Road, Coleraine
BT52 1EY
Tel: 028 7034 7173
Fax: 028 7034 7195
E-mail: eh@cbc.gov.uk
Web Site: www.colerainebc.gov.uk |
| North Antrim Community
Network
North Antrim Community Network offers a community development
service to its member groups and to focus on the practice
of networking to allow community groups themselves to
share knowledge and experience. The network aims to
provide an opportunity for rural communities to have
a voice and influence.
Contact: Briege Conway, Development
Manager
Address: Old School, Mill Street,
Cushendall, Ballymena BT44 0RG
Tel: 028 2177 2100
Fax: 028 2177 2129
E-mail: info@nacn.org
Web Site: www.nacn.org |
| Antrim/Ballymena Local
Health & Social Care Group
The Antrim/Ballymena LHSCG is committed to working
towards improving the health and social well-being of
the people of these districts. It will do this by:
- Listening and responding to local people's needs;
- Working in partnership within the community, together
with other agencies and organisations; and,
- Striving towards the planning and securing of quality,
equitable and accessible health and social care.
Contact: Mervyn Kennedy, Group Manager
Address: Maine Medical Centre, 14
Old Mill Park, Cullybackey BT42 1GP
Tel: 028 2588 2116
Fax: 028 2588 2183
E-mail: mervyn.kennedy@nhssb.n-i.nhs.uk |
| South Antrim Rural
Network
Umbrella organisation for rural community groups.
Contact: Ruth Stewart, Community Development
Officer
Address: Unit 6, Arches House, 38-40
Main Street, Randalstown BT41 3AB
Tel: 028 9447 8645
Fax: 028 9447 9748
E-mail: sarn6@hotmail.com |
| East Antrim Local
Health & Social Care Group
The East Antrim Local Health & Social Care Group
is a statutory committee of the Northern Health and
Social Services Board. The group's main tasks and goals
are:
- Contributing to Health and Well-being
- Providing Strategic Development
- Operationally to decide on spending priorities and
to shape the policy on commissioning
Contact: Tracy Kennedy, Group Manager
Address: Bungalows 7&8, Whiteabbey
Hospital Site, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RH.
Tel: 028 9055 2242
Fax: 028 9055 2210
E-mail: tracy.kennedy@nhssb.n-i.nhs.uk
Web Site: www.ealhscg.n-i.nhs.uk |
| Northern Health and
Social Services Council
The Northern Health and Social Services Council is
an organisation working on behalf of the local community
to make sure views or concerns are passed on to local
health and social services planners and managers. There
are 24 voluntary members who come from a range of backgrounds
and have a special interest in health and social services
matters. Members are supported by a small number of
staff who provide information and advice on health and
social services matters.
Contact: Noel Graham, Chief Officer
Address: 8 Broadway Avenue, Ballymena,
BT43 7AA
Tel: 028 2565 5777
Fax: 028 2565 5112
E-mail: noel.graham@nhssc.n-i.nhs.uk
Web Site: www.nhssc.org |
| Northern Neighbourhoods
Health Action Zone
Northern Neighbourhoods Health Action Zone (NNHAZ)
is a community-led partnership initiative that aims
to improve the health and social well-being of people
and communities living within the Northern Health and
Social Services Board. NNHAZ operates in 14 neighbourhoods
with more than 32 partners from the community, voluntary
and statutory sectors who are working together to create
stronger, healthier and more prosperous communities
that value and include all their citizens. The Northern
Health & Social Services Board is the lead partner
organisation for the initiative.
Contact: Janine Fullerton, NNHAZ Co-ordinator
Address: Houstons Mill, 10 Buckna
Road, Broughshane BT43 4NJ
Tel: 028 2586 2162
Fax: 028 2586 2826
E-mail: info@nnhaz.co.uk
Web Site: www.nnhaz.co.uk |
| United Hospitals HSS
Trust
United Hospitals Trust provides hospital services from
five sites in Antrim, Mid-Ulster, Whiteabbey, Ballymena
and Larne. It also provides community midwifery, physiotherapy,
dietetics and orthoptics in community locations and
patients' homes. As well as linking in to all clinical
services within the Trust, this Department has a key
role in Health Promotion and in developing the Trust
Quality Strategy.
Contact: Sara Smyth, Nursing/ Special
Projects Officer
Address: Bush House, Bush Road, Antrim
BT41 2QB
Tel: 028 9442 4635
Fax: 028 9442 4654
E-mail: sara.smyth@uh.n-i.nhs.uk
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| Antrim Community Forum
Springfarm & District Community Association represents
approximately 400+ houses on the Springfarm estate and
surrounding area. Our facilities include: office enquiries,
events, Mother and Toddler, Women's group, Youth section,
Parents Action Group, Friends Forever, Fitness room,
Computer suite, Bookclub, Ceramics, CAB outreach clinic,
video night and disco.
Contact: Seamus Davis, Chairperson
Address: 15-17 Argyll Street, Springfarm,
Antrim BT41 2TW
Tel: 028 9446 2295
Fax: 028 9442 9716
E-mail: springfarm.assoc@btconnect.com |
| North Eastern Education & Library Board
The NEELB has a vision of developing world class education, library and youth services. In achieving this, the Board will aim to help everyone realise their potential and contribute to a caring, tolerant and progressive society.
The key department in the context of the Northern Investing for Health Partnership is Pastoral Care and Personal Development within the Curriculum Advisory and Support Service. The aim of this department, through the curriculum and structures within schools, is to encourage each child to become personally, emotionally, socially and physically effective, to lead healthy, safe and fulfilled lives.
Contact: Mrs Pauline Baird, Assistant Advisory Officer for Personal Development and Home Economics
Address: NEELB, Antrim Board Centre, 17 Lough Road, Antrim, BT41 4DH
Tel: 028 9448 2334
Fax: 028 9448 2325
E-mail: pauline.baird@neelb.org.uk |
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