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Temporary pause of routine screening programmes
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that a number of routine screening programmes have been paused to allow staff and resources to be
Next phase of emergency planning for COVID-19 surge
The next phase of emergency health service planning for the Covid 19 surge has been detailed by the Department of Health.
Progress welcomed on StopCOVID NI app for young people
Health Minister Robin Swann and Commissioner for Children and Young People Koulla Yiasouma have jointly welcomed the work to develop a new version of
Social workers need to be poverty aware says NI’s Chief Social Worker
Northern Ireland’s Chief Social Worker Sean Holland has called on all social workers to become poverty aware and to become anti-poverty practitioners.
Hospital parking charges consultation launched
The Department of Health has launched an eight-week consultation on the option of re-introducing hospital car parking charges.
Date set for ‘Dáithí’s Law’ to come into effect
From 1 June 2023, all adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group.
Think Pharmacy First this winter
The Department of Health is reminding the public that treatment and advice on a range of health conditions can be provided at their local pharmacy.
Minister expects significant acceleration of booster jabs
Health Minister Robin Swann has underlined the importance of an accelerated roll-out of Covid-19 vaccine boosters.
Minister thanks GPs for vaccination drive
Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the immense contribution of General Practice to the vaccination programme.
Autumn booster programme welcomed
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the publication of JCVI recommendations on the COVID-19 vaccination programme for autumn 2022.
“Words Save Lives” – let’s talk about organ donation
The Department of Health and the Public Health Agency are urging everyone to talk to their family and friends about organ donation during Organ
Children in foster care
Foster Care is when a child is placed by a Health and Social Care Trust, or by its parents (or those with parental responsibility), with another
Booster programme is expanded
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the next phase of the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine booster programme.
Medicinal Cannabis - Update
The rescheduling of cannabis-derived medicinal products is a devolved matter and as such requires legislative change in Northern Ireland.
Standards for safety and quality
The Department produces standards for health and social care across a wide range of areas and for a broad spectrum of activities. These include
Joint statement by CMOs
The Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland (NI) Dr Michael McBride and the Acting Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) for the Republic of Ireland (ROI)
New register for tobacco retailers
From 6 April 2016, under the Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014, all retailers of tobacco products in Northern Ireland must be registered.
Hamilton launches consultation on innovation scheme for voluntary & community sector
Health Minister, Simon Hamilton, today launched a consultation on a new Health and Social Care (HSC) Innovation Scheme.
Regional HSC Workforce Planning Framework
Effective workforce planning is complex and challenging but is essential inorder to contribute to ensuring services across Northern Ireland are
Swann welcomes roll out of Moderna vaccine in selected community pharmacies
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed an expansion of the community pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination service with the phased deployment of the