Where we are in the HPSS Structure

Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trusts falls under the responsibility of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for Northern Ireland (DHSSPS).

Health and Social Services Boards

Health and Personal Social Services in Northern Ireland are provided as an integrated service. The four Health and Social Services Boards plan and commission services for the residents of their areas.

Eastern Health and Social Services Board
Northern Health and Social Services Board
Southern Health and Social Services Board
Western Health and Social Services Board

Review of Public Administration

For more information refer to http://www.rpani.gov.uk/index.htm

Health and Social Care Trusts (HSC)

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC Trust is one of 6 Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts which provide health and social services.
The other 5 Trusts in Northern Ireland are:

Belfast Trust
Northern Trust
South Eastern Trust
Southern Trust
Western Trust