This briefing paper is to support members' responses to the Mar/Apr 08 consultation on the HSC Reforms (see events below). Also included is the PowerPoint presentation given by Barbary Cook at the consultation events. CDHN and NICVA have also produced a general briefing paper for these events which will be posted here as soon as possible. If your organisation would like support in terms of responding to the consultation please contact Barbary on barbarycook@cdhn.org or 02830264606.

CDHN HSC Reforms Mar 08 Initial Analysis

CDHN HSC Reforms Initial Analysis Mar 08 PPoint

CDHN and NICVA are facilitating regional and thematic consultation events on the Minister’s proposals in March and April, 2008

Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has outlined his proposals for future reform of health and social care in Northern Ireland.

NICVA and the Community Development and Health Network are facilitating regional and thematic consultation events on the Minister’s proposals in March and April as follows:

Ballybot House, Newry - 3 April 2008, 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Ballymena North Resource Centre - 4 April 2008, 10.30am to 12.30pm

St Columb’s Park House, Derry 2008 - 7 April 2008, 1.30pm to 3.30pm

To book your place on any of these events please contact Cathy Breslin on 028 9087 7777, email: cathy.breslin@nicva.org.

The closing date for comments is Monday 12 May 2008 and the documents are available online at www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/hss/rpa-home.htm

Following on from the event in Lisburn on 29th June the Department of Health are pleased to invite you to a workshop on 21st November 2007 at Dunadry Hotel, 9.00am - 2.00pm.

If you require any further details please contact Sharon Henry at Sharon.Henry@dhsspsni.gov.uk or telephone 028 90 523448.

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