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Our hospitals are better together - Nesbitt
Hospitals have a brighter and more secure future as part of a Northern Ireland network of care, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has emphasised.
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Ministers launch Child Criminal Exploitation Action Plan
Ministers from the Departments of Justice, Health and Education have today launched an action plan to address Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) in Northern Ireland.
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Nesbitt sets out series of autumn initiatives
Change is an “ongoing reality” for hospital services in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has told MLAs.
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Appointment of Non-Executive Members to the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has announced the appointment of two Non-Executive Members to the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS).
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Report will inform future actions on suicide prevention: Nesbitt
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the publication of a report on Northern Ireland’s strategy for the prevention of suicide and self-harm.
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Publication of Northern Ireland Cancer Waiting Times Statistics: April to June 2024
The Department of Health today published Accredited Official Statistics on cancer waiting times for the quarter ending June 2024.
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Publication of “Children Adopted from Care in Northern Ireland 2023/24”
The Department of Health has today published the “Children Adopted from Care in Northern Ireland 2023/24”.
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Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy launched
Creating a society where domestic and sexual abuse are not tolerated is a key aim of a new strategy which has been unveiled today.
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New initiatives for breast cancer services
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced new initiatives in response to unacceptable waiting times for breast cancer services in NI.
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New contractors appointed for Ballymoney Health Centre and Portstewart Family Practice
The Department of Health can confirm that new contractors have been appointed for Ballymoney Health Centre and Portstewart Family Practice.
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Nesbitt gives green light for new Lisnaskea Health and Care Centre
Construction of the new health and care centre in Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh, is set to commence within weeks having received final sign off from the Health Minister.
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Organ donation is a lifesaving gift – Minister hails 30 years of NHS Organ Donor Register
As the annual UK Organ Donation Week (23 to 29 September) gets underway, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed Northern Ireland’s growing rate of support for organ donation.
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Collective Leadership Framework and Midwifery Support Worker standards published
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published a new framework aimed at growing leadership capabilities at every level of the nursing and midwifery workforce.
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Public health bill consultation extended
The public consultation on a new Public Health Bill for Northern Ireland has been extended by two weeks until 14 October 2024.
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Northern Ireland Rare Diseases Action Plan latest progress report published
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the progress that has been achieved against the Northern Ireland Rare Diseases Action Plan in 2023/24.
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NI’s Photo Triage Pathway wins top UK award
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has congratulated all those involved in NI’s Dermatology Photo Triage Pathway following recognition at UK-wide Quality in Care awards.
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People are the HSC’s greatest strength: Minister
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has launched a new health and wellbeing framework for staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland.
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Publication of the statistical bulletin ‘Children in Care in Northern Ireland 2022-23
The Department of Health has today published the ‘Children in Care in Northern Ireland 2022-23 Statistical Bulletin’.
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New contractor appointed for GP Practice in Rathfriland and Newtownhamilton
The Department of Health can confirm that a new contractor has been appointed to provide GP services to the patients of Drs Wade and Toner in Rathfriland Health Centre with effect from 1 September 2024 and patients of Newtownhamilton Health Centre with effect from 1...
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Mental Health & Learning Disability Inpatients (2023/24)
The Department of Health today published statistics on inpatients and compulsory admissions in mental health and learning disability hospitals in Northern Ireland for the year ending 31st March 2024.