Health, Social Services and Public Safety

Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety - The DHSSPS is responsible for health and personal social services, public health, and public safety, including the Fire Authority, food safety and emergency planning. Includes their recent publications, and information on the work of the department.
http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/

Safe From Fire - The official site for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Includes news, advice, legislation details and links.
http://www.safefromfire.org

The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland - Provides information about the Agency's work, as well as resources for health professionals and the public.
http://www.healthpromotionagency.org.uk/

Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland - Includes news, events, FAQ, codes of practice and relevant links.
http://www.hseni.gov.uk/

Northern Ireland Social Care Council - Regulatory body for the social care workforce. Provides details of current projects, plus information on careers and training.
http://www.niscc.info/

Working With Diversity - Provides information and advice on equality and diversity under Section 75 legislation. Includes information for Northern Ireland visitors plus a calendar of annual events and special days.
http://www.workingwithdiversity.org/

NI-CO - International business unit of the Northern Ireland Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Includes client portfolio and expertise.
http://www.nico.org.uk/

Northern Ireland Social Security Agency - This Executive Agency of the Department for Social Development assesses and pays social security benefits, and gives advice about their schemes. The site contains details of benefits, with rates, and details of who can claim.
http://www.dsdni.gov.uk/

Investing For Health - The public health strategy of the Northern Ireland Executive. Contains details with links to additional information and Investing For Health Partnerships.
http://www.investingforhealth.com/

Investing for Health - Information relating to the initiative, including background, objectives, press releases and health information.
http://www.investingforhealthni.gov.uk/

Beeches Management Centre - Provides a range of management, training, education and organisational support services, primarily for the Health Services in Northern Ireland.
http://www.bmc.n-i.nhs.uk