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Department of Health consultation on future of NI hospitals says no hospitals will be “downgraded”

No hospitals will be “downgraded” or closed as part of a reconfiguration proposed by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, a...

Feb 7

Public warned of real risk to health as NI woman convicted for unlawful possession of weight loss medicines

A 33-year-old Co Tyrone woman charged with breaches of the Human Medicines Regulations today received fines totaling £3,300 (plus...

Jan 13

Public events set to take place as Department of Health considers NI hospital reconfiguration plans

The Department of Health is inviting people to attend a series of public events as part of the consultation on the hospital...

Jan 12

“Keep warm, keep well”, say Ministers

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons have urged the public to access advice and services that can help them...

Jan 3

Paediatricians issue advice to parents as part of health service winter plans in NI

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the excellent care being provided by regional paediatric units across Northern Ireland on a...

Dec 10, 2024

Sore Throat Service rolled out across community pharmacies

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the roll out of a ‘Pharmacy First for Sore Throat’ Service from community pharmacies across...

Nov 28, 2024

Murphy approves access to student loans for Ulster University medical students

Economy Minister Conor Murphy is pictured with current medical students studying at Ulster University’s Derry-Londonderry campus - Gina...

Nov 27, 2024

Non-wholemeal flour to be fortified with folic acid

The Department of Health has introduced legislation that will see folic acid added to non-wholemeal flour in Northern Ireland in order to...

Nov 25, 2024

Work set to start to prepare for free hospital car parking

Work is commencing at hospital sites across Northern Ireland in preparation for the removal of car parking charges in May 2026. Health...

Nov 20, 2024

Take simple steps to improve your wellbeing this winter

The Department of Health is highlighting the importance of taking steps to care for yourself this winter. Winter can affect people’s...

Nov 18, 2024

Frew to bring legislation on individual Duty of Candour

Paul Frew MLA meeting with Alan and Jennifer Roberts who lost their dear Daughter Claire nearly almost 30 years ago and are still...

Nov 14, 2024

Still time to share views on Northern Trust’s proposals for general surgery services

There’s still time for members of the public to share their views on proposals to transform general surgery services within the Northern...

Nov 13, 2024

Minister for Health calls for community model of best practice for ageing to be rolled out across NI

(L-R) Jenny Marshall (Executive Director Community), Agewell Partnership, Maureen Morrow (Trustee, Agewell Partnership), Mike Nesbitt...

Nov 10, 2024

Celebrating the success of Multi-Disciplinary Teams at Causeway Federation

Northern Ireland Heakth Minister Mike Nesbitt, pictured with Dr.Johnny Burns of Ballymoney Family Practice, and key members of the...

Nov 10, 2024

Northern Trust marks Epic milestone in healthcare on move from paper to digital

Gillian Traub, Director of Operations; Neil Martin, Director of Strategic Planning, Performance and ICT; Northern Trust Chief Executive...

Nov 7, 2024

Nesbitt launches Winter Preparedness Plan for Northern Ireland’s health service

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced a series of initiatives to protect key health and social care services during another highly...

Nov 6, 2024

Planned changes at Antrim and Causeway hospitals – “Public are in no way convinced”

Campaign group SOS Causeway Hospital will be holding a public meeting at Coleraine Town Hall, on November 7, at 7pm, to organise a rally...

Nov 5, 2024

Condemnation from Health Minister after two firefighters injured in attack on Halloween

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has condemned an attack on firefighters as they responded to an incident on Halloween night. Whilst...

Nov 1, 2024

Health Minister meets with health visitors and school nurses in Ballymena

During his visit to Ballymena the Health Minister heard about the enhanced health visiting service within the Causeway Multi-Disciplinary...

Oct 31, 2024

Health Minister Nesbitt re-opens Antrim Fire Station following £2.2m refurbishment

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has officially re-opened Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s (NIFRS) newly-refurbished Antrim Fire...