Social Contexts and Health: a GCPH synthesis

Published on: 1st October 2016

This is the Department of Health's ten year strategic roadmap to transform the Health and Social Care system in Northern Ireland. It is based on the Bengoa Expert Panel recommendations, and offers a shift to a more holistic person centrered focus on prevention, early intervention, and supporting the individual and wellbeing.

Published on: 15th December 2025

The Department of Health's Disability Action Plan 2025-2030 is split into two parts. Part A is focused on measures to promote positive attitiude towards people with disabilties, with 22 objectives, and Part B is focused on measures to encourage participation by disabled people in public life, with 14 objectives. The plan incldues actions and timeframes.

Published on: 1st October 2021

Katherine Merrifield and Gwen Nightingale's briefing calls for a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to embed health and health equity into all major policy decisions and to invest in the wider determinants of health that drive prosperity.