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£900,000 funding awarded to support carers
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the allocation of nearly £900,000 in the third round of grants from the Support for Carers Fund.
A reminder of health services available during the 12 July Holiday
As the 12 July Holiday approaches, the public are being reminded to be patient when using health and social care services.
Health and Social Care services over the Easter Bank Holiday
With Easter period approaching, the public are being reminded of the different healthcare services available in Northern Ireland - and how to access
130 pharmacies on board to deliver Covid vaccine doses
There is still time to get fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before Christmas, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised.
Consultation on the Draft Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031
The Department of Health is consulting on a draft ten year Mental Health Strategy designed to improve mental health outcomes for people in Northern
Prestigious award for the team behind COVID-19 Dashboard
The Department of Health COVID-19 Statistical Reporting Team has won a prestigious UK-wide Analysis in Government Award for its work on the COVID-19
Neurology inquiry panel terms of reference published
The terms of reference have been finalised for the independent inquiry panel on the Belfast Trust neurology patient recall.
Health Minister launches online GP appointments and repeat prescriptions service
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has officially launched online services for booking GP appointments and ordering repeat prescriptions from GP
A Step Forward in Tackling Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse
Health Minister Simon Hamilton and Justice Minister David Ford have launched the new ‘Stopping Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse in Northern
Northern Ireland can become an e-health leader
Health Minister Simon Hamilton has today launched the e-Health and Care Strategy for Northern Ireland’s health and social care service.
Northern Ireland to benefit from world renowned R&D investment – Hamilton
Health Minister Simon Hamilton today published the new research and development (R&D) strategy for the Health and Social Care (HSC) sector.
More people need to discuss organ donation
Health Minister Simon Hamilton today welcomed the publication of the Public Health Agency’s evaluation of its public information campaign on organ
Overview of the Reform
The Department of Health is currently taking forward a process to reform adult care and support. This page provides an overview of what adult care
StopCOVIDNI App
The StopCOVIDNI app enables smartphone users to be alerted to being in close proximity to another person who has subsequently tested positive for
New COVID-19 antiviral study opens in Northern Ireland
Participants are being sought in Northern Ireland to take part in the latest phase of a UK wide study to investigate antiviral treatments for COVID-
Get jabbed and support the health service – Chief Medical Officer
Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Michael McBride has urged people to support the health service this winter by getting vaccinated to help protect
Health Minister welcomes roll out of vaccination programme
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the roll out of the winter vaccination programme during a visit to Lisadian Private Nursing Home in
Reflecting on the terrible losses and immense sacrifices of the past two years
The COVID-19 threat has diminished but not disappeared, Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Michael McBride, has emphasised.
Way forward for Regional Trauma Network for Northern Ireland
Health Minister Robin Swann is moving forward with the establishment of a Regional Trauma Network to better support victims and survivors.
Our jabs will go on - Titanic location for new booster centre
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed plans to transform TEC Belfast in the historic Titanic Quarter into Northern Ireland’s latest mass