Publications

Mobilising the neighbourhood model of care for Northern Ireland - NICON webinar report

Summary of NICON’s recent webinar on moving toward a neighbourhood model of care in Northern Ireland

2 March 2026

Accelerating estate solutions for neighbourhood health centre delivery

Using NHS and partner estates effectively is key to succeeding in delivering one of the 10 Year Health Plan's ambitions.

23 February 2026

Whole system flow - NICON webinar report

Summary of NICON’s recent webinar on 'The Big Discussion', a whole systems conversation about improving winter flow in Northern Ireland

11 February 2026

We need to bring mental health care closer to home

Sending people away from their families to receive mental health care is wrong for patients and bad for NHS budgets, writes Emma Paveley.

13 January 2026

Supporting people with serious mental illness to live well out of hospital

Out of area placements in Oxfordshire reached their lowest level through a supported housing service for people with complex mental health challenges.

5 December 2025

The contractual mechanisms to deliver a neighbourhood health service

How the contractual mechanisms can evolve, their purpose, and core principles to guide policy development on multi-neighbourhood provider contracts.

4 December 2025

The Post Vision Screening (PVS) Service

How children are being provided with enhanced eyecare interventions after being identified as needing additional support through school screenings.

12 November 2025

Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES)

An NHS initiative designed to provide timely, accessible care for patients with urgent or minor eye conditions.

20 October 2025

People to Partners

A roundtable report exploring the development of a unique approach to building a new relationship with the public in Northern Ireland

13 October 2025

Community-based glaucoma monitoring services

Addressing demand and capacity challenges in secondary care by monitoring low-risk cases in the community.

13 October 2025

Pride in Place

Summary and analysis of the government’s flagship policy for community-driven local regeneration.

10 October 2025

Reforming financial flows

Guidance, case studies and key principles to support designing and implementing new payment mechanisms, as set out in the 10 Year Health Plan.

9 October 2025