Submission to HIQA on its inaugural Corporate Plan 2008 to 2010

INTRODUCTION

The Institute of Public Health in Ireland is an all-island body which aims to improve health in Ireland, by working to combat health inequalities and influence public policies in favour of health. The Institute promotes co-operation in research, training, information and policy in order to contribute to policies which tackle inequalities in health. He Institute houses the all-Ireland population health observatory, INIsPHO.

Background

Northern Ireland Housing Executive Review of Housing and Health - Towards a Shared Agenda.

Consultation response from The Institute of Public Health in Ireland, September 2007.  The Housing Executive's original consultation document can be accessed here.

The Institute of Public Health in Ireland welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Draft Guidance on Health in Strategic Environmental Assessment.  Our organisation aims to improve health on the island of Ireland by working to combat health inequalities and influence public policies in favour of health. The Institute applies a holistic model of health which emphasises a wide range of health determinants, including economic, environmental, social and biological factors.

This Evaluation Report represents the final phase of the HIA of Traffic and Transport in Ballyfermot, Dublin, examining the process, impact and outcomes of the HIA. The evaluation was conducted between November 2006 and June 2007.  It utilized a qualitative methodological framework, comprising in-depth interviewing and content analysis.

The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) was commissioned by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) to evaluate Healthy Living Centres (HLCs) in Northern Ireland, to assist them in assessing the value of the work done by the HLCs and to make decisions about the support which might be offered to them in future in the light of competing priorities. The evaluation was carried out during 2006 by Siobhan Livingstone, Jorun Rugkåsa and Leslie Boydell.

In this briefing paper, poverty is seen in a broad context encompassing aspects of social inclusion, equality, compliance with human rights and quality of life. Poverty, therefore, is not just about income but about education, well-being, employment, good housing and a safe and healthy environment.

A report presenting evidence to demonstrate the effect of fuel poverty on the health and wellbeing of people in Ireland and Northern Ireland.  Consideration is given to the implications for policy and practice in both jurisdictions.