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DoH Equality
Equality SchemeEquality SchemeSection 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (‘the Act’) requires the Department, in carrying out its functions, powers
First doses to be made available for 16 and 17 year olds
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended that Covid-19 vaccine first doses be provided to all 16 and 17 year olds.
Primary Care Multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)
A new model for primary care multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) has been developed.
New Framework for agency staff provision
A new Nursing and Healthcare Support Framework has been established for the supply of agency nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers
NHS 70 Birthday Celebrations - Message from Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride
Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride said: “I am immensely passionate and proud of our health service. It is rightly cherished by all of us in
NICE Technology Appraisals
Technology Appraisals determine whether or not a drug, medical device or surgical procedure should be funded by the NHS, based on its cost-
Support services
The remit of DoH is taking forward the development, implementation and monitoring of an integrated department strategy for support services,
Guidelines for Verifying Life Extinct
When a person dies, a number of steps need to be completed before the legal registration of death and any funeral takes place. The first step,
Enjoy the weekend – but stay Covid free
Enjoy the weekend but keep yourselves and others safe.
Ministers announce that childcare is available to all parents
Ministers Robin Swann and Peter Weir have confirmed that the definition of keyworker will no longer apply for access to childcare.
Research reveals four out of five people think Palliative Care can only be provided by Specialist Palliative Care Teams
Research published to coincide with Palliative Care Week 2017 (3rd – 9th September) reveals four out of five people think palliative care can only be
Publication of Final Report by Expert Advisory Panel on Adult Care and Support
The Expert Advisory Panel on Adult Care and Support today announced the publication of their report ‘Power to People: Proposals to reboot adult care
Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions – Truth Recovery Design Team Announced
A team of experts who will work in partnership with victims and survivors of Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions to establish the
Appraisal, closure, disposal and destroying of records
Appraisal, commonly referred to as reviewing, refers to the process of determining whether records should be permanently preserved.
Booster programme extended as CMO warns: ‘Don’t lose out’
Omicron is highly likely to be the dominant strain in NI by Christmas - and people should get their vaccine booster dose as soon as possible.
DoH Chief Social Work Officer responsibilities
Aine Morrison is the DoH Chief Social Work Officer
Chief Medical Officer opens Addiction NI conference
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride, officially opened Addiction NI’s 40th anniversary conference in Belfast today.
More healthcare professionals can now certify fit notes
Authorised nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify and issue fit notes in addition to doctors.
Plans to further increase booster vaccine take-up
New initiatives being finalised to further increase booster vaccine take-up
Antimicrobial resistance
A great range of antimicrobial medicines have become a critical part of human healthcare and veterinary medicine, both treating and preventing