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Consultation events on NI cancer strategy
The Department of Health is inviting the public to participate in upcoming virtual consultation events on a new 10-year Cancer Strategy for Northern
Publication of the statistical bulletin Children in Care in Northern Ireland 2019-20
The Department of Health has today published the Children in Care in Northern Ireland 2019/20 Statistical Bulletin.
Health Minister announces grant funding to improve dental patient throughput
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced funding of £1.5 million to help improve patient throughput at dental surgeries in Northern Ireland.
Funding secured for 300 additional nursing and midwifery undergraduate places
Health Minister Robin Swann today confirmed that Executive funding is in place to secure an additional 300 nursing and midwifery undergraduate places
Extension of two Non-Executive Members to the Public Health Agency Board
The Department of Health has announced extensions to the terms of two Non-Executive Members (Local Government Representatives) of the Public Health
New initiatives continuing on suicide prevention
Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has made clear that suicide prevention remains a priority for the Department of Health, with new initiatives
Emergency planning and response
DoH has the responsibility to develop policy, guidance and advice on planning and response to emergencies.
COVID-19 Testing Accessibility
You can find information on COVID-19 testing on NI Direct. This includes the different types of test, how to order tests and what to do after
Tobacco control
Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable illness and premature death in Northern Ireland, killing around 2,200 people each year. It is
Public consultation on future of Muckamore Abbey Hospital
The Department of Health is considering the future role of Muckamore Abbey Hospital, and is proposing its closure as a regional specialist Learning
Praise for specialist emergency teams
Expert staff responding to serious incidents and medical emergencies across Northern Ireland have been praised for their dedication and commitment.
Minister unveils £700m plan for tackling waiting lists
Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new Elective Care Framework for Northern Ireland, setting out a detailed roadmap for tackling hospital
Hamilton highlights importance of health to the local economy
In a keynote address today, Health Minister Simon Hamilton highlighted the contribution the health sector makes to the local economy.
Social media policy
Information about the Department of Health's social media policy
Minister welcomes Rapid Learning Initiative report on care home pandemic experiences
Care homes remain at the front line of our battle against Covid-19, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised.
Think Pharmacy First this winter
The Department of Health is reminding the public that treatment and advice on a range of health conditions can be provided at their local pharmacy.
Health service improvement continues
The latest progress report on delivery of health and social care Transformation projects has highlighted significant headway despite Covid-19
Make fresh air your friend this Easter weekend – Health Minister
Health Minister Robin Swann has urged everyone across Northern Ireland to keep themselves safe from COVID-19 over the Easter period.
Swann publishes Mental Health Action Plan
Health Minister Robin Swann has published the Mental Health Action Plan as part of his commitment to improve the mental health of the population in
Nursing report points to a new era for the profession – Swann
Health Minister Robin Swann today launched the Nursing and Midwifery Task Group Report at the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council (NIPEC