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RQIA is a non-departmental public body of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland (DHSSPS). Its ten member board, headed by Chairman - Dr Ian Carson, is responsible to the Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety.

Glenn Houston, RQIA's Chief Executive, is responsible to the Board through the Chairman for managing the organisation, and in his role as Accounting Officer reports to the Permanent Secretary of the DHSSPS.

The Chief Executive leads RQIA's Executive team:

  • Phelim Quinn, Director of Regulation & Nursing
  • Theresa Nixon, Director of Mental Health & Learning Disability & Social Work
  • David Stewart, Director of Reviews & Medical Director
  • Maurice Atkinson, Director of Corporate Services 
 You can view RQIA's current Organisation Chart here:file iconRQIA Organisation Chart (272.14 kb)
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