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Mental Capacity Act 2016
The Mental Capacity Act (NI) 2016 is a ground-breaking piece of legislation that, when fully commenced, will fuse together mental capacity and mental
NMC Future Nurse education standards
Chief Nursing Officer Professor Charlotte McArdle launches the implementation of the 2018 NMC Future Nurse education standards here in Northern
A Strategy for Paediatric Healthcare Services Provided in Hospitals and in the Community (2016 - 2026)
Children and young people are major users of health services, both in primary care and in hospitals. This Strategy therefore recognises the
Rapid Learning Initiative into the Transmission of Covid-19 within Care Homes
As announced by the Minister of Health, the Department is taking forward a Rapid Learning Initiative into the transmission of Covid-19 into and
Statement from consultants is an important contribution to the debate
The Department of Health wishes to acknowledge the joint public statement from general surgical consultants in response to the planned suspension of
Occupational Therapists play a vital role in transforming lives of elderly patients – O’Neill
That was the key message from Health Minister Michelle O’Neill as she officially opened the new Occupational Therapy department at Our Lady’s Care
Safe Access Zones
Safe Access Zones have been introduced at health service locations providing abortion services across Northern Ireland from 29 September 2023. The
Consultation on Member Contributions Structure - HSC Pension Scheme
The draft regulations:-
• Proposed introduction of a new member contribution structure for the HSC Pension Scheme from 1 April 2022
• Proposed introduction of a new member contribution structure for the HSC Pension Scheme from 1 April 2022
Consultants’ contract and consultant workforce reform
The Department, Health and Social Care (HSC) employers and the British Medical Association (BMA) reached agreement on the proposed new contract for
HSC Pension Scheme – Employer and Employee Contribution Rates
The draft regulations will amend the employer contribution rate and renew the current employee contribution rates from 1 April 2019.
Chief Social Worker updates on reform of NI’s Children’s Social Work Service
Chief Social Worker Sean Holland today congratulated social workers, especially those at the frontline, for their hard work to improve services to
Energy contract sees 100% electricity from renewable sources
A new sustainable energy contract has been awarded for the supply of electricity and natural gas to the health and social care sector.
Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-Related Deaths – Department publishes progress report on recommendations
The Department of Health today published an update report on progress with the implementation of recommendations from the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-
Reappointment of one Lay Non–Executive Member to the Business Services Organization (BSO)
Health Minister Robin Swann, has announced the reappointment of Mr Sean McKeever as a Non-Executive Lay Member of the Business Services Organisation
Appointment of Two Lay Members to the Business Services Organisation
The Department of Health announced the appointment of Mr Deep Sagar and Mr Sean McKeever as Non-Executive Members to the Business Services
Further engagement event on public consultations
The Department of Health has announced three additional engagement events for the public consultations on reshaping stroke and breast assessment
Further action taken to improve supply of HRT
Health Minister Robin Swann has taken additional steps to help women access vital medicines safely and effectively.
Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-Related Deaths – December 2019
The Department of Health today published the fourth update on the ongoing work to implement the recommendations of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-
Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer
From 1 April 2022 the Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer (CDAO) role will transfer from Joe Brogan, in the Regional Health and Social Care Board (
Tennis ace will use public profile to champion active lifestyles across the UK
Tennis legend Andy Murray has announced a partnership with the NHS which will see him working across the UK to promote the benefits of physical