Search results for
1346 items
Minister outlines next phase of vaccination drive
The drive to get more people vaccinated continues and further important initiatives are planned, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated.
Close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases to be tested
Close contacts of confirmed cases of COVID-19 will be asked to take a PCR test within 48 hours of being identified as a close contact, whether or not
New variant Covid-19 case confirmed in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health can confirm a positive test for the new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Northern Ireland.
Avoid a festive free for all for all our sakes – Health Minister
Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that a “festive free for all” would be catastrophic for many individuals and families - as well as our
Children’s services a key priority - Swann
Ensuring children are safe and receiving the care they need during the present pandemic must be a key priority for society, Health Minister Robin
Evidence bank documents underline extremely difficult choices
Public debate on measures to combat the growth of Covid-19 is essential, Health Minister Robin Swann has made clear.
Chief Medical Officer welcomes findings from young people’s survey on smoking, alcohol and drugs
The Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has cautiously welcomed findings from the latest ‘Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey 2019:
Elective Care Progress Report
Major plans for new elective care centres in Northern Ireland have been spelt out by the Department of Health in a newly published report.
Advisory note on changes to health service provision - Storm Ophelia
The Department of Health has issued an advisory note on service provision within the Health and Social Care system today due to Storm Ophelia.
Health Inequalities – Sub-Regional Report 2017
The Department of Health today published the 2017 sub-regional report on health inequalities within Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust and Local
Health Minister attends first All Ireland nursing conference
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has attended her first joint All Ireland Chief Nursing Officers’ Conference in Dublin Castle today.
Publication of Domiciliary Care Services for Adults in Northern Ireland (2015)
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety today published a statistical bulletin summarising information on adults receiving
'Dáithí’s Law’ to go live tomorrow
From tomorrow, all adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 4 - 10 April 2021
The Department of Health today published the next in the series of weekly results from its COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS).
Research highlights decrease in discharges to care homes
Discharges from Northern Ireland hospitals to care homes decreased during the first Covid-19 surge compared to the same period in 2019, a newly
New coronavirus advice service provision
Northern Ireland now has full access to the NHS 111 helpline service on coronavirus.
Departmental statement on ED stats
Emergency Departments (EDs) across Northern Ireland are continuing to experience serious pressures.
Publication of Patient Education / Self Management Programmes for People with Long Term Conditions 2016/17
The Department of Health has today published Patient Education / Self Management Programmes for People with Long Term Conditions 2016/17.
Launch of consultation on changes to help with health costs
The Department of Health has launched a public consultation on Proposed Changes to Eligibility Criteria for exemption from dental and ophthalmic
Health Minister sees first-hand the benefits of community pharmacy
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has today visited Cooper's Pharmacy to see the invaluable work carried out by community pharmacies.