It is responsible for the administration of health and social services in Northern Ireland. It is funded by the Northern Ireland Executive through its Health Department. All UK residents can avail to the services provided. Patients will just have to walk in, say their name and they will be given treatment. Furthermore, HSC does not only provide medical services but social service as well.
It is organized into several groups- which are the Planning and Resources Group, Strategic Planning and Modernisation Group, and Primary, Secondary and Community Care Group and the 5 professional Group- and one agency.
The 5 professional groups are:
- Medical and Allied Services
- Social Services Inspectorate
- Nursing and Midwifery Advisory Group
- Dental Services
- Pharmaceutical Advice and Services
