Last year saw a set of performance indicators conjointly agreed between the health boards and the Department being put in place to enable better performance and accountability in the delivery of health board service plans. These indicators will be built on in moving towards a stronger focus on performance at all levels in the health system. A high level steering group and project team made up of representatives from the Department of Health and Children and the health boards were recently established to further develop and enhance service planning and performance measurement in the health service.