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Northern Ireland association for Mental Health

As well as the provision of direct services, raising awareness of mental health issues in the wider community through training and events has been an important aspect of the Association's role since it's foundation.

Its Carecall subsidiary provides counselling, training and consultancy for employers on mental health in the workplace.

The Mission of the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health is to strive to:

·         Provide services to the highest possible standard of excellence to people with mental health needs;

·         Press for high standards in the provision of mental health services;

·         Promote mental health through the provision of information, education and other initiatives;

Mencap Manifesto

Mencap's manifesto identifies key facts about the experiences of people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland and the changes that Mencap wants to see. Click here to view the manifesto.

Mencap Districts

Mencap Districts bring together people interested in learning disability in their local area. There are four Districts in Northern Ireland to match each of the Health and Social Services Board areas.

Each District has a District Committee, elected by Mencap members in the area. At least one third of the members of the District Committee must be people with a learning disability. District Committees usually meet four times a year. They find out about local needs and resources, and campaign on issues in their area.

Northern Ireland Board Committee

The Northern Ireland Board Committee guides and supports the work of Mencap in Northern Ireland.

The Gateway Forum

The Gateway Forum advises Mencap staff and committees on what matters to Gateway clubs and their members in Northern Ireland.

Law Society of Northern Ireland

In 1922 a Royal Charter was granted to solicitors in Northern Ireland to permit the setting up of the Incorporated Law Society of Northern Ireland.

Bar Council and Bar Library

The New Bar Library building opened in April 2003. Located at 91 Chichester Street, Belfast BT1 3JQ, it adds to the traditional, smaller Bar Library housed in the Royal Courts of Justice.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists — Northern Ireland Division

The Division was established and launched in September 2003 in response to the recognition of the membership and the College that two separate Divisions in Ireland would better service the two separately functioning political administrations existing on the island.

The two Divisions in Ireland are united by the All Ireland Institute of Psychiatry.

Address

The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Psychological Society

With over 40,000 members, The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the representative body for psychologists and psychology in the UK.

By its Royal Charter the Society is charged with national responsibility for the development, promotion and application of psychology for the public good.

E-mail: n.ireland@bps.org.uk

Branch Adminstrator

Freda White
NIBS Branch Office
School Of Psychology
The Queens University of Belfast
18-30 Malone Road
BT9 5BP

Branch Secretary

Geraldine O'Hare
Probation Board for NI
North Street, Belfast 1

Royal College of Nursing, Northern Ireland

The Royal College of Nursing represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies.

17 Windsor Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6EE.

Tel:   02890 668236

Fax:  02890 382188