Independent Review of Children`s Social Care
Professor Ray Jones , Marie Roulston , Professor Pat Dolan , Judge Patricia Smyth
• In February 2022 the Department of Health announced that an Independent Review of
Children's Social Care in Northern Ireland would be undertaken, led by Professor Ray Jones
• Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI) was commissioned to support the review by ensuring its
work would be informed by the views and experiences of parents and carers of children, who
have received services.
• Participants were provided with the opportunity to contribute their opinions and ideas to the
work of the review.
• Face to face meetings with Prof. Jones
• Attendance at workshops
• 178 parents and carers - 16 groups and 1-1 conversation
• VOYPIC - Experts by Experience Reference Group