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Department approves Minor Injury Unit plans
The Department of Health has approved South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust proposals for the reshaping of urgent and emergency care services.
COVID-19 vaccination programme opens to all
The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland will today open for everyone aged 18 and over.
Department thanks Fire Crews
The Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May has thanked Firefighters for their response to recent wildfires.
Covid-19 cluster identified
The Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer have commented on the identification of a Covid-19 cluster in the Limavady area.
Home accident prevention
In Northern Ireland in a typical week, two people die as a result of home accidents. In addition to these deaths, there are approximately 17,000
Covid Certification Service temporarily interrupted
The Northern Ireland COVID Certification Service – COVIDCert NI - has experienced a technical difficulty and availability will be temporarily
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
The Act protects the intellectual property of individuals and requires that permission of the owner of the intellectual property is sought before any
Nursing and Midwifery Task Group update by Sir Richard Barnett
The Task Group which I have the privilege to Chair, was established to develop a roadmap that will provide direction in achieving world class Nursing
Consultation - Original Pack Dispensing and Supply of Medicines containing Sodium Valproate
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a UK wide consultation on Original Pack Dispensing and Supply of Medicines containing Sodium
Report of the Diabetes Review Steering Group - reflecting on care for people with diabetes 2003-2013
In January 2012 following representations from healthcare professionals and patient groups, the DHSSPS Minister decided that it was timely to assess
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
New Pharmacy Department will serve whole community
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has officially opened the new Pharmacy Department in the Mid Ulster Hospital during a visit to the Northern Trust
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
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.
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.