Improving Life Circumstances
Cultural diversity
Racial Equality in Health: Good Practice Guide Consultation Document (DHSSPS and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland)
EHSSB Promoting Racial Equality Policy

EHSSB - Annual Report of Progress to Equality Commission

Education

National Statisitcs - A Summary of Focus on Social Inequalities

Employment/Work
Health and Social Wellbeing Survey 2001

National Statisitcs - A Summary of Focus on Social Inequalities

Environment
Northern Ireland Drinking Quality 2002
Drinking water quality report 2003
Air Quality Monitoring in Northern Ireland 2002

Housing
Northern Ireland House Condition Survey 2001

Architecture and the Built Environment Consultation Document

Social Housing Development Programme (DSD)

Social exclusion and support

Transistions - A Social Exclusion Unit interim report on young adults

Excluded Older People - Social Exclusion Unit interim report

Social gradient

National Statisitcs - A Summary of Focus on Social Inequalities

Transport
Department of Regional Development Roads Service Travel Survey for Northern Ireland
Travel Survey for Northern Ireland 2000-2002

Unemployment
Securing Good Health for the Whole Population (Wanless II)
Tackling health inequalities: a programme for action
The NHS Plan A plan for investment A plan for reform
Saving lives : Our Healthier Nation (OHN) White Paper
New TSN – The Way Forward – Towards an Anti-Poverty Strategy

Making Healthier Choices
Breastfeeding

EHSSB 2006 Infant Feeding Guidelines

Breastfeeding Strategy for Northern Ireland

Drugs and Alcohol

Statistics from the Northern Ireland Needle and Syringe Exchange Scheme 2004/05

Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland:  First Results (revised) from the 2003/03 Drug Prevalence Survey Bulletin 1

Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland:  2003/03 Drug Prevalence Survey Bulletin 2

Includes Health and Social Services Boards results

Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.
Well into 2000
Drug and Alcohol Use Among Young People in Northern Ireland

Healthy Eating

National Heart Forum overweight and obesity toolkit

Fit Futures: Focus on Food, Activity and Young People
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.

Mental Health
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.
EHSSB Adult Mental Health Strategy
Well into 2000

Physical Activity

National Heart Forum overweight and obesity toolkit

Fit Futures: Focus on Food, Activity and Young People
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.
At Least Five a Week: Evidence on the impact of physical activity and its relationship to health. A report from the Chief Medical Officer
Choosing Health? Choosing Activity: A consultation on how to increase physical activity
WHO - Prevention and Health Promotion. Physical Activity: How much is Needed?
WHO - Physical Activity Direct and Indirect Health Benefits
CRIS (Community Resource and Information Service) Eastern Area Health Promotion
Walking For Health

Health 4 Life information leaflet (General health awareness programme)

Sexual Health
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.
Teenage Pregnancy and Parenthood Strategy and Action Plan 2002-2007

Sexual Health Promotion Strategy

Smoking
Smoking Consultation Board Report

EHSSB Smoking Report 2003/04

Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.
Five Year Tobacco Action Plan
Training Framework for Smoking Cessation Services in Northern Ireland
Health Promotion Agency (Tobacco)
EHSSB Smoking Report 2002/03
EHSSB Tobacco Control Group Action Plan 2004/05
EHSSB Smokescreen Newsletter
Well into 2000

Smoking and Reproductive Life

2005 evaluation of regional seminar for specialist smoking cessation providers

EHSSB Smoking Report 2004/05

Smoke Free Legislation Leaflet

Smokescreen Newsletter  - Issue 5

Improving Health of Children and Young People
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.

Teenage Pregnancy and Parenthood Strategy and Action Plan 2002-2007

Improving Health of Older People

The EHSSB's Health and Well-being Strategy for Older People, 2006-2016

Healthy ageing:InterAction, EHSSB area 2006-2009

The outcome of an intersectoral working group process, this plan outlines action to improve services for older people in the EHSSB area in the period 2006-09.

Older People: Health, social and living conditions, EHSSB area

A report collating statistics and qualitative information on the conditions of older people in the EHSSB area

Men and women’s health
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.

Teenage Pregnancy and Parenthood Strategy and Action Plan 2002-2007

Tackling major illnesses
Cancer
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.

Diabetes
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.

Heart disease
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.
National Service Framework on coronary heart disease (Executive Summary)

National Service Framework for coronary heart disease: Winning the war on heart disease
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines on chronic heart failure: Management of chronic heart failure in adults in primary and secondary care
DHSSPS Review of Cardiac Surgery (2001)
DHSSPS Review of Cardiology Services in NI – (1999)

CREST heart failure guidelines

Lung disease
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Mental illness
Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.

Musculoskeletal conditions

Obesity
National Heart Forum overweight and obesity toolkit

Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
This report draws together a corpus of wide ranging information to document inequalities in health and social care in Northern Ireland that are relevant to the New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) policy. The focus is on diversity and variations within Northern Ireland although, of course, it is recognised that comparisons with other regions and countries are also important.

Protecting Health
Accidents

Eastern area Home Accident Prevention Action Plan 2006-2009
Well into 2000

Emergency planning

Environmental risks
Northern Ireland Drinking Quality 2002
Drinking water quality report 2003
Air Quality Monitoring in Northern Ireland 2002

Immunisation

Department of Health Green Book

Infectious diseases
British Thoracic Society - Control and Prevention of Tuberculosis in the United Kingdom: Code of Practice 2000
Department of Health The prevention and control of tuberculosis in the United Kingdom

Sexual Health Promotion Strategy

Screening

Needs Assessment