The new website is the result of collaborative working between members of the Investing for Health Partnerships across Northern Ireland and the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.
The Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service (NINIS) provides a central point from which users may access a large range of statistical information on local issues.
Information is available at a number of geographical levels including: Census Output Areas, Super Output Areas; Electoral Wards; Local Government Districts, Parliamentary Constituencies and Health and Social Services Boards.
A spokesman for the Department of Health said: “The new system will provide free access to information relating to small areas across Northern Ireland.
“It will also provide support for policy makers, monitoring the development of efficient and responsive services.”
Using the Investing for Health Strategy as its starting point, NINIS provides information on the health and well-being indicators that have been identified in the Strategy. These include the goals, objectives and themes such as poverty, education and skills and healthier choices.
It is expected that the new website will be a useful resource for local communities, assisting them to build a picture of the health and wellbeing needs in their local areas.
Notes to Editors:
- The NINIS website for Investing for Health is available and free to access on the NINIS website
- Use the simple postcode search tool to view health and well-being statistics on your local area.
- Current awareness training on the use of the website is available and anyone wishing to avail of this training should contact Lorraine Lindsay, Investing for Health Manager in the Eastern Board on telephone 028 9151 0199 (e-mail: lorraine.lindsay@setrust.hscni.net)
- Press enquiries to the DHSSPS Press Office on 028 9052 2841, Out of office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 076 9971 5440 and your call will be returned.
