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People in Northern Ireland care deeply about the quality of health and social care services. The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) is the independent health and social care regulatory body for Northern Ireland, and forms an integral part of the new health and social care structures.  In its work RQIA encourages continuous improvement in the quality of these services through a programme of inspections and reviews.

Other News - RQIA's Draft Corporate Strategy 2009-2012

RQIA is currently consulting with the public on its draft Corporate Strategy 2009-2012.   If you wish to provide comment, please click here to access the draft strategy and response template.  The consultation period closes on 14 August 2009.

 

Other News - Functions of Mental Health Commission transfer to RQIA

From 1 April 2009 the functions of the former Mental Health Commission transfer to RQIA under changes to health and social care structures iin Northern Ireland. RQIA is now responsible for the delivery of a new range of duties - monitoring the care and services for people with mental ill health or a learning disability.