The principal legislation on Health Services in Northern Ireland is the Health and Social Services (NI) Order 1972. There have been a number of amendments, including significant reforming Acts such as the Health and Personal Social Services Act (NI) 2001 and the Health and Social Services (NI) Act 2009. It is the duty of the […]
The Health and Social Services Board may recognize local dental, optical, and pharmaceutical committees. Regulations may require the Board to consult with committees so recognized. The Board is to pay the expenses of a recognized committee. The Board may recognize local medical committees. Committees are to have such functions as may be prescribed. The amount […]
Health and Social Service Boards, Councils, Education and Library Boards, and the Housing Executive are obliged to cooperate with each other to secure and advance the health and social welfare of the people of Northern Ireland. The Department or a designated body, including a Board, Agency, a special Agency, or the HSS trust, may enter […]
The Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 undertook a substantial reform of the health and social care system in Northern Ireland. It sought to put in place patient-led and patient-centered structures. The Act provides a framework for the revised health and social care structure. The legislation provides for the restructuring of the […]
A person becomes intentionally homeless if they enter an arrangement under which they are required to cease to occupy accommodation which it would be reasonable for them to continue to occupy. This applies where the purpose of the arrangement is to enable them to become entitled to assistance and there is no other good reason […]
The Housing Executive provides a range of ancillary services to individuals who qualify for homelessness assistance. They may offer temporary accommodation and may protect personal propertyies of individuals when there is a risk of loss or damage to personal property due to the inability to protect it or deal with it, and no other suitable […]
The Housing Executive assumed responsibility for social housing in 1971 from Housing Trust, 61 local authorities, and three commissions which had previously been responsible for the management of housing. It took over over 150,000 houses. The purpose was to depoliticise housing. Housing Executive Act (NI) 1971 established the Executive. The Housing Executive consists of 10 […]
Under the housing selection scheme, applicants are assessed and given points in accordance with their needs, and they are ranked in a waiting order. The waiting list is used by social housing landlords and the Executive. Some persons with special needs, usually referred by social services, are placed on a separate list based on individual […]
Housing Executive Tenancies. The Housing NI Order 2003 allowed for a provision of an introductory tenancy for Executive and social landlord tenants. The purpose is to assess their suitability to hold a secured tenancy. After 12 months, the tenancy becomes secured unless possession proceedings are taken. In the case of joint tenants, 12 months are […]
The tenant must give the Executive 28 days’ notice to quit if they choose to leave. The tenant remains responsible for the property as in the letting termination. A shorter period may be agreed. The Housing Executive may terminate a tenancy, including a secured tenancy, where the tenant leaves by giving notice or abandons the […]