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Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Workforce Vacancies – March 2015
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety today released details of the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care (HSC) Workforce
O’Neill launches consultation on strategy for suicide prevention
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill today launched a consultation on Protect Life 2 – a strategy for suicide prevention in the north of Ireland.
NHS 70 Birthday Celebrations - Message from DoH Permanent Secretary Richard Pengelly
To all our HSC staff:This is a proud day for everyone who works for our health and social care service.As we celebrate its birthday, we should
Mental Capacity Act
The Mental Capacity Act (NI) 2016 was enacted by the Assembly in May 2016. The first Phase of the Act came into operation in two stages - research
Statement from the Minister for Health Robin Swann
Today it was with great sadness that we announced a further 12 deaths, bringing the total number of deaths associated with Covid-19 to 48. Sadly
Hamilton welcomes improved cancer survival rates in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Simon Hamilton has welcomed the publication of figures which show that more people are surviving cancer for longer in Northern
Patients to begin to see benefit of added investment
Commenting today following publication of the latest quarterly inpatient, outpatient and diagnostics waiting times, Health Minister Simon Hamilton
How to get your jab
First dose vaccinations are available from a series of walk-in mobile vaccination clinics across Northern Ireland.
Obesity prevention
Obesity continues to be one of the most important public health challenges facing Northern Ireland. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of
Substance Use (Use of Alcohol & Other Drugs)
The consumption of alcohol and other drugs, and their related harms, cost our society hundreds of millions of pound every year, and have therefore
Complaints Procedures
If you are unhappy with the quality of service you receive from staff in the Department of Health (DoH) in Northern Ireland, we will endeavour to set
Plans to accelerate vaccinations spelt out
The Department of Health is today publishing a detailed update on Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.
Department welcomes supply of new nurses & midwives to NI workforce
About 1,000 nurses and midwives are expected to graduate from Northern Ireland universities over the next six months.
Cancer Recovery Plan being finalised – Swann
Health officials are finalising a cancer recovery plan for Northern Ireland, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised.
Drug use presents key challenge
Health Minister Robin Swann has underlined the impact of drug use on individuals, their families and wider society.
Health Minister comments on hospital waiting lists
Health Minister Robin Swann has commented on the latest hospital waiting lists published today by the Department of Health.
It takes three – the expert advice on vaccine doses
NI’s Chief Medical Officer has emphasised the significant additional protection a vaccine booster dose provides, on top of first and second doses.
Dental earnings and expenses estimates UK 2015/16, initial analysis
NHS Digital today released details of the earnings and expenses of General Dental Services (GDS) dentists in Northern Ireland in 2015/16. This is the
About pharmacy and medicines policy
The pharmacy and medicines policy group are responsible for providing specialist advice on medicines and pharmaceutical issues to the minister,
Early diagnosis key to fighting prostate cancer – Health Minister
Health Minister Robin Swann and former police Assistant Chief Constable Alan McQuillan have joined forces to help raise awareness of prostate cancer.