Annual Report 2009 -2010 - Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

increasing and it is important that this is recognised in financial terms as we move forward.Our Trust has seen a significant increase in some demand-led services over the past threeyears, yet we have managed to effect major efficiency savings totalling approximately £70m,and delivered patient and client care to all.We are fortunate to be part of a hardworking and committed health service family – and to bein productive partnerships with a range of organisations to tackle health and social inequalitieswhich is our overarching purpose, set out in the Trust’s vision document The Belfast Way.All of us also have a responsibility for our impact on the environment. We have a TrustEnvironmental and Sustainability group aiming for example to reduce carbon emissions fromour vehicle fleet – and I have been particularly impressed to see the work being done on heatrecapture, energy efficiency and carbon reduction across our estate.The pages that follow in this report describe an outstanding year’s work.I congratulate the Chief Executive, William McKee and his senior team for their leadership andfor what has been achieved during a very challenging 12 months.May I also take this opportunity to record my sincere thanks to my non-executive colleagues onthe Board of Directors.People who get an appointment letter from hospitals in this Trust or who experience any of thewide ranging support we provide across the community can be assured they are in safe hands.Pat McCartanChairmanBelfast Health and Social Care Trust3