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New era for pharmacist education
A new programme providing pharmacy undergraduate students with clinical placements across hospital, community and general practice settings has
Community care
In tandem with the modernisation of acute hospital services there is a need to expand the range of care services that can be delivered in the
A Regional Nursing and Midwifery Strategy
During August 2009 the Department hosted a series of workshops across the province to engage with members of the nursing and midwifery community and
Neurology Review - Interim Report Download
The Regional Review of Neurology Services has been tasked with identifying the optimal service configuration for neurology services through to 2035.
NI’s Chief Medical Officer warns of the dangers of antibiotic resistance
NI’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has urged action to be taken now to prevent millions of people worldwide dying unnecessarily from
Chasing data on the vaccination programme - Blog by Dr Austin Tanney
It's hard to believe that I am writing this just after the one year anniversary of the first lockdown.In the last 12 months, Covid has had an utterly
Review offers new future for General Surgery services
Reshaping general surgery services will produce better, safer and more consistent care for patients across NI.
Hello my name is...
The ‘Hello my name is’..... campaign is focused on reminding staff to introduce themselves to patients properly as it advocates that a confident
NHS 70 Birthday Celebrations - Message from Chief Nursing Officer Charlotte McArdle
Over the last 70 years there has been significant developments in the nursing care of patients with stroke, cardiac conditions and other long term
IHRD - Background to the Inquiry
Information on the Background to the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia Related Deaths
If you get a positive lateral flow test, self-isolate for required period
This press release is from January 2022. Guidance on COVID-19 testing has since changed.
Launch of new centre to promote patient safety in NI
A new regional centre which promotes the reporting of suspected safety concerns associated with healthcare products has been launched.
NIAIC
How to Contact Us Address:Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre (NIAIC)Room D1Castle BuildingsBelfastBT4 3SQTelephone:028 9052 3868Email:
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.
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
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
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,
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-