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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...
Oct 31, 2024


North Antrim MLA welcomes announcement of £13M to address critical shortfall in respite care
Sian Mulholland, Alliance MLA for North Antrim, has warmly welcomed the announcement this week by the Minister of Health regarding a...
Oct 25, 2024


Nesbitt announces plans to improve services for children with disabilities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today announced plans to improve services for children with disabilities. The plans involve increasing...
Oct 23, 2024


‘Radical system-wide change needed in maternity services’ in Northern Ireland
Professor Mary Renfrew Co-ordinated system-wide change is urgently needed to radically improve maternity care in Northern Ireland, an...
Oct 22, 2024


Event showcasing careers in learning disability and mental health nursing
(L-R) Maria McIlgorm, Chief Nursing Officer Department of Health; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Claire Thompson; Samantha Irwin. The...
Oct 21, 2024


Health Minister Mike Nesbitt outlines plan for new bill to deal with 21st century hazards
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt sets out his plans for new bill by Mike Nesbitt The public consultation on a proposed new public health bill...
Oct 16, 2024

Department of Health confirms closure of GP practice in Magherafelt
The Department of Health can confirm that the GP practice at Fairhill Health Centre, Magherafelt, is due to close on 31 October 2024,...
Oct 15, 2024


Chief Nursing Officer delivers inaugural professorial lecture
Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Maria McIlgorm The nursing and midwifery workforce is playing a pivotal role in helping to shape the...
Oct 11, 2024

Infant mental health experts and practitioners pledge to work together to Speak Up For Babies
Over 450 people came together from across statutory, voluntary and community sectors this month to celebrate and share learnings from...
Oct 10, 2024
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