AQW 40510/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of why 1,467 One Year Health Reviews were recorded as No Contact in 2024-25.
Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 12 February 2026
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 12 February 2026
- Answer due by
- 18 February 2026
- Answered
- 26 February 202614 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
While it is not possible to confirm the specific reason in every case, the most common reasons why a one-year health review may not have been completed include:
•Family relocation - movement out of Trust / NI
•Parental Choice to decline the review
•Repeated non engagement despite follow up attempts
•Vacant Caseloads – Staff capacity
Quarterly reports identify outstanding year 1 health reviews, and a range of follow up processes are in place. Additional weekly/ weekend clinics are offered to families of children with outstanding year 1 health reviews to minimise the risk of children being overlooked.
Where there is parental decline or persistent non engagement, appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures are followed in line with Trust & regional guidance. Health Visitors will also liaise with GP where appropriate.