The Central Services Agency (CSA) was established in 1973 and was responsible for providing support services to various health and social work agencies in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...

. Its aim was..."To take the lead in developing and providing quality services and products at best value in partnership with our customers."

Functions

The CSA had eight core functions:

• Counter Fraud
  Fraud
  In criminal law, a fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual; the related adjective is fraudulent. The specific legal definition varies by legal jurisdiction. Fraud is a crime, and also a civil law violation...
  
   Unit
• Equality Unit
• Family Practitioner Services
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Legal Services
• Regional Supplies Service
• Research and Development

Transfer

On the 1st April 2009 most of the CSA's responsibilities were transferred to the newly created Health & Social Care Business Services Organisation

Health & Social Care Business Services Organisation

The Health & Social Care Business Services Organisation was established in 2009 and is responsible for providing support services to various health and social work agencies in Northern Ireland.It was created from the now defunct Central Services Agency...

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