Policy and Information
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One of our central aims is to influence and shape policy to achieve an overall goal of promoting healthy public policy. We use government department policy consultation processes as an important way to influence policy and practice. The aim of our policy responses is to highlight health and wellbeing considerations, particularly in areas where health traditionally is not given high priority. Part of our information role is also to act as a resource to other organisations and to share information and learning on the WHO core themes as well as the wider Healthy Cities approach. The main aim of our information function is to support policy and planning. Since 2003, we have developed a very successful electronic information service, which provides quick and direct links to Departmental press releases, relevant research findings as well as selected other information, particularly from other Healthy Cities and Belfast Healthy Cities’ partners. Feedback on the service is excellent – it provides individuals with direct access to up to date news and information. The service is open to anyone interested. To become a subscriber, email your details to Jonna Monaghan, our Information Development Officer on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or to Caroline Scott on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Policy Responses2009Independant Review of Economic Policy report, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Industry November 2009 Consultation on the 2009 update of the Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Index, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, November 2009 Planning rerorm consultation, Department of the Environment, October 2009 Access and Mobility in Belfast city centre study, Department for Social Development, September 2009 Submission to the Regional Development Committee Inquiry into Sustainable Transport, September 2009 Removal of DDA exemptions, Department for Regional Development, April 2009 Together.Stronger.Safer.Community Safety in Northern Ireland: A Consultation paper, Northern Ireland Office, January 2009 2008Warm Homes, Department for Social Development, December 2008 Air Quality and Land Use Planning: A Belfast Specific Guidence Note for Developers and Air Quailty Consultants, Belfast City Council, October 2008 Public Consultation on Free Travel for People aged 60-64, Department for Regional Development, June 2008 Belfast CIty Centre Northside Urban Village Draft Regeneration Framework, Department for Social Development, June 2008 Proposals for Health and Social Care Reform, Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, May 2008 Involving You - a draft community development strategy, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, May 2008 Response to the Programme for Government
NI Executive
January 2008 The response argues that the focus 2009-02-12 be on preventing ill health, by focusing on good preventative services, good housing and improved educational attainment and opportunities. It also calls for a cross cutting emphasis on sustainability and joined up working. DRD
January 2008 Belfast Healthy Cities submitted a response to the Accessible Transport Strategy Action Plan 2007-09 consultation on behalf of the eastern area Transport Forum, which promotes older people's travel issues and needs in the EHSSB area.
The response calls for a more joined up approach to delivering transport services and for a greater focus on tackling barriers in the built environment. It also argues that more action is needed to support older people in gaining confidence to use public transport, and also to support older drivers.
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