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Health Minister launches new regional breast cancer assessment
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of a regional approach for red flag breast cancer assessments, a...
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Minister thanks nurses and midwives across Northern Ireland
The contribution of nurses and midwives is fundamental to creating a healthier, more inclusive society for everyone in...
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New Framework announced for multi-disciplinary agency staff provision
A new Framework has been established for the supply of agency workers to the health service across a number of...
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A new era in Northern Ireland’s health service as all Trusts ‘Go-Live’ on encompass
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says the full roll-out of the encompass patient record system puts Northern Ireland at the...
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Health Minister announces consultation on Neurology services
We can and must do more to help people with a neurological condition, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has said.
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Nesbitt launches waiting list initiatives
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced a package of initiatives to tackle hospital care backlogs, including a...
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Health Minister commends cancer care collaboration for young people
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has attended a special event to celebrate the collaborative efforts in implementing a best...
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Public urged to act safely and responsibly to reduce wildfire risk
The public are being urged to act responsibly when enjoying the countryside during this week’s good weather and over the...
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Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics (January – March 2025)
The Department of Health (DoH) today published statistics on the time spent in emergency care departments (ED)...
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Minister welcomes new appointments to Department of Health
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has appointed a new interim Chief Psychological Professions Officer and a Chief...
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Health and social care services over Easter 2025
With the Easter holidays approaching, the public are being reminded of the different health and social care services...
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Minister writes to MLAs on waiting list funding
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has written to MLAs to clarify the waiting list funding provided in the finalised Northern...
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Nesbitt commends emergency response to gorse fires
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has commended the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) for their efforts in...
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Launch of the Marie Curie Daffodil Standards for community pharmacy in Northern Ireland
Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to sign up to the Marie Curie Daffodil Standards for...
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Publication of Northern Ireland Cancer Waiting Times Statistics: October to December 2024 - Publication of Northern Ireland Cancer Waiting Times Statistics: October to December 2024
The Department of Health today published Accredited Official Statistics on cancer waiting times for the quarter ending...
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Health and Justice Ministers visit Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
The Health and Justice Ministers today highlighted the strong partnership work involved in supporting victims and...
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Consultation opens on draft Equality Action Plan and Draft Disability Action Plan 2025-2030
The Department of Health has today launched a public consultation on the draft Equality Action Plan and Draft Disability...
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Appointment of Non-Executive Director to Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has announced the further appointment of a Non-Executive Lay Director to the Northern...
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Publication of “Northern Ireland Care Leavers 2023/24”
The Department of Health today published a statistical bulletin summarising information on care leavers aged 16-18 in...
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland’s First Responders represent the “best of humanity”
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has paid tribute to the invaluable work of Northern Ireland’s First Responders.