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BSO Information Technology Services (ITS) Welcome Mike Farrar to James House

4 September 2026

Business Services Organisation (BSO) Information Technology Services (ITS) were delighted to welcome Mike Farrar, Permanent Secretary to the Department of Health to James House last month.

Mr Farrar, Senior Executives from Digital Health and Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI) and BSO Chair, Sharon O’Connor met with ITS Senior Management Team to learn more about the services and support ITS provide to Health and Social Care (HSC) across Northern Ireland.

Following the presentations, all attendees took some time to meet with staff to learn more about their work.

The day was a great success, showcasing the work and portfolio of ITS and how they are Making A Difference across HSC.

Group photograph of BSO Information Technology Services staff, the Permanent Secretary to the Department of Health and senior representatives from partner organisations during a visit to James House. The visit highlighted the digital services and support ITS provides to Health and Social Care across Northern Ireland.

The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Health is guided through the BSO Information Technology Services offices at James House by members of the ITS Senior Management Team. The visit showcased the range of digital services and systems supporting Health and Social Care across Northern Ireland.

The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Health and members of the BSO Information Technology Services Senior Management Team speak with an ITS staff member in an open-plan office at James House. The visit provided an opportunity to learn more about the digital services and support ITS delivers across Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland.