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Get Protected: get your Influenza vaccine
As positive flu cases have nearly doubled to 954 in the last week, the Health Minister has urged the public to get...
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New support grant scheme for patients
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of the Support While Waiting Grant Scheme, a £500,000 fund...
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Publication of the Quarterly Northern Ireland Outpatient, Inpatient and Day Case, and Diagnostic Waiting Times Statistics - position on 30 September 2025
The Department of Health today published the quarterly Northern Ireland Outpatient, Inpatient and Day Case, and...
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Launch of new Career & Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery
A new Career and Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery to support professional development and workforce retention...
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More than 700 newly-qualified social workers employed directly by Trusts since June 2023
More than 700 newly-qualified social workers have taken up posts within Northern Ireland’s Health & Social Care Trusts...
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Northern Ireland Abortion Statistics Publication 2024/25
The Department of Health today published statistics relating to abortions in Northern Ireland 2024/25.
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Housing and Health Ministers launch New Foundations initiative to support care leavers
Housing Minister Gordon Lyons and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have announced a collaborative new programme to support...
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Reduction in spending on off-contract nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers
Spending on off-contract nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers within our Health & Social Care system has...
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Appointment of Chair and four Non-Executive members to the Business Services Organisation
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has announced the appointment of a Non-Executive Chair and four Non-Executive (Lay)...
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£2 million cancer charities grant scheme launched
A major £2 million Cancer Charities Grant Scheme for 2025/26 has been unveiled by the Department of Health and Macmillan...
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Health Survey (NI): First Results 2024/25
The Department of Health today published the “Health Survey (NI): First Results 2024/25” report and accompanying trend...
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Significant Reduction in Endoscopy Waiting Lists
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed major progress in reducing endoscopy waiting lists now at their lowest point...
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Parents urged to choose right service as winter pressures approach
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a winter message to parents of children and young people during a visit to the...
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NI’s Chief Professional Officers encourage staff to get vaccinated
We recognise that the Health and Social Care (HSC) system face pressures all year, however it is undoubtedly more severe...
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Health Minister: Small steps can make a big difference this winter
The Department of Health is reminding the public to play their part in staying healthy and well this winter.
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First meeting of NI Respiratory Forum held on World COPD Day
The first meeting of the newly established Northern Ireland Respiratory Forum was held this week on World COPD Day 2025.
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New Cancer Research Strategic Framework for Northern Ireland
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published Northern Ireland’s first ever Cancer Research Strategic Framework designed to...
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Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Active Recruitment Statistics & Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Quarterly Workforce Statistics 30 September 2025
The Department of Health today released details of NI Health and Social Care (HSC) vacancies actively being recruited...
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Health Minister formally opens new MRI scanner unit at Causeway Hospital
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has formally opened a new MRI scanner unit at Causeway Hospital.
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Minister remains committed to funding Real Living Wage for independent sector social care staff
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today confirmed the funding position in relation to the Real Living Wage (RLW) for...