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  • Health Minister congratulates health staff on Birthday Honours

    Date published: 14 June 2024

    Health Minister Mike Nesbitt congratulates health and social care staff honoured in the 2024 Birthday Honours.

    Staff from across a range of health and social care professions have been recognised in this year’s Birthday Honours, alongside foster carers, health educators and community and voluntary sector representatives.

    Speaking today Minister Nesbitt praised the efforts of those recognised: “I am delighted that staff from across the health service and wider health and social care family have been recognised for their selfless service.

    “Being bestowed an Honour on behalf of His Majesty The King is a significant achievement. It reflects the positive impact and influence they have had on society. I send my warmest congratulations to each and every person nominated and want to add my thanks to them for everything they do.”

    Notes to editors:

    1. More information on honours is available on nidirect: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/honours
    2. For media enquiries please contact the DoH Press Office by email pressoffice@health-ni.gov.uk.
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    4. The Executive Information Service operates an out of hours service For Media Enquiries Only between 1800hrs and 0800hrs Monday to Friday and at weekends and public holidays. The duty press officer can be contacted on 028 9037 8110.

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