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CNO speaks to nurses on strike day
Northern Ireland’s Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm has met with nurses participating in strike action, and also visited hospital services which
Department statement on hospital pressures
The Department of Health remains deeply concerned about the situation in our hospitals and across the health and social care system.
Consultation on Review of Urgent and Emergency Care Services in Northern Ireland
This consultation invites people to have their say on the future of Urgent and Emergency Care in Northern Ireland. Everyone with an interest is
Military assistance requested for NI Health Service
The Department of Health can confirm that a further request for military assistance for the Northern Ireland health service has been made by Health
Additional funding to support hospital chaplains
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced an additional £25,000 funding to support the work of the Northern Ireland Healthcare Chaplains Association
Ministers announce that childcare is available to all parents
Ministers Robin Swann and Peter Weir have confirmed that the definition of keyworker will no longer apply for access to childcare.
Health Minister publishes guide to the coronavirus restrictions
The Department of Health has published guidance on the coronavirus restrictions.
Appointment of one and extension of one non-executive Director to the Public Health Agency
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill today announced the appointment of Ms Deepa Mann-Kler as a non-executive Director to the Public Health Agency (PHA)
Diabetes Strategic Framework Consultation
The Diabetes Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan reflects the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the review of diabetes services,
Alerts Relating to Medical Devices
This page contains information on Medical Devices Alerts prepared by the MHRA.
About the Departmental Board
Departmental Board The Board supports the Minister and Accounting Officer in directing the business of the Department as effectively as possible
Covid Certification Service (CCS)
This document provides information on the decisions made around the procurement, development, and deployment of a multi-channel COVID Certification
Health and social care services over Christmas and New Year
The Department of Health is today highlighting key information to help the public access services and stay well over the festive season.
Roll-out of Covid-19 treatments expanded
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the expanded roll-out of new COVID-19 treatments for patients at the highest risk from the virus.
COVID-19 testing and tracing is changing in Northern Ireland
Testing for COVID-19 and contact tracing in Northern Ireland is changing. The changes will come into effect tomorrow evening.
Health Minister publishes update on waiting list progress
Health Minister Robin Swann has provided an interim update on actions to tackle Northern Ireland’s hospital waiting lists.
Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions – Truth Recovery Design Team Announced
A team of experts who will work in partnership with victims and survivors of Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions to establish the
Community pharmacies once again playing their part in vaccine roll out
More than 300 community pharmacies are being mobilised across Northern Ireland to assist with the delivery of winter vaccinations for Covid 19 and
Booster/third dose milestone welcomed
The number of COVID-19 vaccine boosters and third doses administered in Northern Ireland has passed the one million mark.
Update on Covid certification scheme
The Department of Health can confirm that regulations for the Covid certification scheme will be laid on Monday November 29.