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Health Minister opens new Urgent Care Centre at Ulster Hospital
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has officially opened the new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at the Ulster Hospital, marking a significant step in...
9 hours ago


Health Minister introduces groundbreaking Adult Protection Bill to Assembly
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has introduced a landmark piece of legislation to the Northern Ireland Assembly...
1 day ago


Ballymena nurse Aaron Smyth wins prestigious award for innovation in learning disability care
Nurse Aaron Smyth presented with his award by Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health, Maria McIlgorm (left), and Executive Director...
6 days ago


Health Minister and Chief Officers condemn racist violence against HSC staff
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a strong condemnation of the recent wave of racist violence in Northern Ireland, expressing his...
7 days ago


Reports to Yellow Card Scheme surge in Northern Ireland, annual report reveals
Northern Ireland’s Yellow Card Centre has reported a significant rise in the number of people alerting authorities to suspected safety...
Jun 12


Robin Swann wins commitment for NI input on new UK medicine laws
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has this week secured a promise from the UK Government that health leaders in Northern Ireland will be...
Jun 7


Northern Ireland approves world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme
In a landmark move for public health, the Department of Health has approved the rollout of the world’s first targeted vaccination...
Jun 6


£10 Million waiting list reimbursement scheme launches across Northern Ireland
Patients waiting over two years for hospital treatment can now claim back private medical expenses under new scheme. A major initiative...
Jun 2


Belfast Trust under fire: Health Minister vows accountability for Cardiac Unit failing
A damning report exposing a toxic workplace culture in the Cardiac Surgery Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast has prompted a...
May 31


Northern Ireland’s £215m plan to slash hospital waiting lists gains support amid debate
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has unveiled a transformative £215 million Implementation and Funding Plan to...
May 30


Damning report reveals toxic culture and safety risks in Royal Victoria Hospital’s Cardiac Unit
A shocking independent report into Northern Ireland’s only Cardiac Surgery Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast has exposed a...
May 30


Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme set to launch on 2 June, Minister Confirms
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed the introduction of a new £10 million initiative designed to ease Northern Ireland’s lengthy...
May 29


New £50m NIFRS Learning & Development College officially opens in Cookstown
First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelley, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Chief Fire & Rescue Officer...
May 28


Frew labels it “biggest medical scandal in our lifetime” as vaccine-injured & bereaved meet Minister
Delegation from the Vaccine Injured and Bereaved Support (VIBS) NI, pictured outside Stormont Parliament Buildings A delegation from the...
May 28


Health Minister Nesbitt unveils £7m boost for Dental Services in Northern Ireland
In a significant step towards improving oral healthcare, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced a £7 million investment in General...
May 28


Northern Ireland hospitals welcome 26 new Emergency Medicine Consultants to tackle growing pressures
(L-R): Dr Andrew Dobbin, Clinical Director Unscheduled Care, Dr Christina Mulholland ED Consultant, Dr Daniel Mullally ED Consultant, Dr...
May 27


Department of Health launches public engagement events on future of Neurology Services in NI
The Department of Health has announced a series of public events across Northern Ireland as part of its ongoing consultation on the final...
May 25


Northern Ireland to launch first regional Obesity Management Service
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of Northern Ireland’s first Regional Obesity Management Service (ROMS), marking a...
May 21


Minister calls on public to support health service by prioritising personal health and wellbeing
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has made a direct appeal to the people of Northern Ireland, urging them to take greater personal...
May 18


Ministers welcome cross-border collaboration on innovation in healthcare and medicines optimisation
(L-R): Dr Glenda Fleming, MOIC; Professor John R Scott, HIHI; Professor Cathy Harrison, DoH; Minister Alan Dillon; Health Minister Mike...
May 16
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