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| Needs Assessment
This section provides a links to sites for guidance
on assessing health need and impact. The Health Development Agency
is the national authority on what works to improve people’s
health and reduce health inequalities. They gather evidence and
produce advice for policy makers, professionals and practitioners. The following link links to a document by the Health
Development Agency that clarifies the terms health impact assessment,
integrated impact assessment and health needs assessment. The national Electronic Library for Health provides a gateway to an extensive range of electronic resources that can aid evidence based health care decision-making. www.nelh.nhs.uk. For particular guidance on health care needs assessment a document within the 'Knowledge' section entitled 'Health Care Needs Assessment' provides a comprehensive guide to the area. The introduction to health care needs assessment is particularly useful. The All Ireland Institute of Public Health
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Eastern Health and Social Services Board Champion
House, 12-22 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8BS Telephone: (028)
9032 1313 Fax: (028) 9055 3681 Text Phone:(028) 9032 4980 Website:
www.ehssb.org
E-mail: pr@ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk |
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