Menu
16/09/2003
Health Minister announces £26m ICT investment
Health Minister, Angela Smith today announced a £26.7 million investment in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for the Health and Personal Social Services (HPSS).
The initiative will give every person in Northern Ireland a new ten digit Health & Care Number and provide data communications services linking every General Practitioner Practice with other health and social care organisations.
Announcing the news, the Minister said: “This is the most significant Information Communication Technology investment for health and care to date in Northern Ireland which will enable the development of a secure and reliable means of electronic communication between GP practices, hospitals and other health and social care organisations.
"It will also facilitate improved sharing of information across the service, thus bringing the Health and Personal Social Services in Northern Ireland in line with similar developments already underway in other parts of the UK."
The first installations will commence in January 2004 with early phases of the Health & Care Number implementation programme focussing on establishing the central hardware configuration to support the new number and associated services.
Ten GP practices and one Trust will quality assure the new processes in the spring of 2004 before the regional rollout programme begins.
The rollout of the new system across the HPSS is expected to take three years.
(MB)
The initiative will give every person in Northern Ireland a new ten digit Health & Care Number and provide data communications services linking every General Practitioner Practice with other health and social care organisations.
Announcing the news, the Minister said: “This is the most significant Information Communication Technology investment for health and care to date in Northern Ireland which will enable the development of a secure and reliable means of electronic communication between GP practices, hospitals and other health and social care organisations.
"It will also facilitate improved sharing of information across the service, thus bringing the Health and Personal Social Services in Northern Ireland in line with similar developments already underway in other parts of the UK."
The first installations will commence in January 2004 with early phases of the Health & Care Number implementation programme focussing on establishing the central hardware configuration to support the new number and associated services.
Ten GP practices and one Trust will quality assure the new processes in the spring of 2004 before the regional rollout programme begins.
The rollout of the new system across the HPSS is expected to take three years.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
26 April 2024
Northern Ireland Is Facing An Unprecedented Crisis – Alliance
The Alliance Party has warned that "Northern Ireland is facing an unprecedented crisis", after it raised serious concerns over proposed budget allocations. The Party's Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA said Alliance recognised the need to do something and had chosen to "step up and govern" rather than let the situation deteriorate further.
Northern Ireland Is Facing An Unprecedented Crisis – Alliance
The Alliance Party has warned that "Northern Ireland is facing an unprecedented crisis", after it raised serious concerns over proposed budget allocations. The Party's Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA said Alliance recognised the need to do something and had chosen to "step up and govern" rather than let the situation deteriorate further.
11 March 2003
Primary care must be strengthened says Browne
The role of primary care has to be strengthened and expanded, NIO Health Minister Des Browne has told delegates at the ‘Primary Care-Moving Forward’ conference in Armagh today.
Primary care must be strengthened says Browne
The role of primary care has to be strengthened and expanded, NIO Health Minister Des Browne has told delegates at the ‘Primary Care-Moving Forward’ conference in Armagh today.
26 April 2024
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information After Car Set On Fire In South Belfast The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a car was set on fire in south Belfast.
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information After Car Set On Fire In South Belfast The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a car was set on fire in south Belfast.
23 March 2004
BMA NI welcomes health fightback
The British Medical Association in Northern Ireland has welcomed Health Minister Angela Smith's announcement that the DHSSPS will no longer tolerate attacks on health care staff.
BMA NI welcomes health fightback
The British Medical Association in Northern Ireland has welcomed Health Minister Angela Smith's announcement that the DHSSPS will no longer tolerate attacks on health care staff.
07 March 2019
Student Mental Health Services Allocated £150k
Student mental health services in Belfast are set to benefit from a first of its kind pilot project worth £150,000.
Student Mental Health Services Allocated £150k
Student mental health services in Belfast are set to benefit from a first of its kind pilot project worth £150,000.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers gradually die out to leave good clear spells in the evening and overnight. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. A cold night with some ground frost. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
