The eHealth and Social Care programme is a regional initiative designed to modernise and improve how Health and Social Care (HSC) services are delivered across Northern Ireland.
By investing in advanced information and communication technologies, the HSC is transforming the patient experience—moving away from fragmented paper systems toward a more integrated, efficient, and secure digital health service for the 21st century.
What this means for our patients:
- Joined-up Care: New integrated systems allow different parts of the HSC (such as your GP, hospital specialists, and social workers) to communicate more effectively, ensuring your care is coordinated and safe.
- Secure Data Infrastructure: We utilise a highly secure, regional HSC network and dedicated data centres to ensure your medical information is protected to the highest modern standards.
- Innovation in Practice: eHealth is about more than just new computers; it is about procuring and implementing the latest technology to support faster diagnoses, streamlined referrals, and better health outcomes.
- A Modern Health Service: These improvements provide the backbone for services like the Northern Ireland Electronic Care Record (NIECR), ensuring that authorised clinicians have the right information at the right time to provide you with the best possible care