Department of Health

The Health Minister recently visited Cancer Lifeline in North Belfast. Minister Nesbitt toured the facilities and praised the "camaraderie" fostered by its staff and service users.

🩻 If you have an injury that isn't life-threatening or an emergency, attending a Minor Injuries Unit or the Urgent Care service can help Many common problems that people attend Emergency Departments for can be dealt with at these units 👉 More: health-ni.gov.uk/news/easter-ho…

🏥 If you or someone else has a life threatening medical emergency, phone 999 immediately. Emergency Department staff will assess your condition when you arrive and will decide on the best course of treatment. 👉 More info: health-ni.gov.uk/news/easter-ho…

‼️🧒 Before attending the Children’s Emergency Department, parents can use the Children's Symptom Checker. This will help ensure your child receives the most appropriate care 👉 More info: t.ly/8khLp

It was fantastic to welcome Minister Nesbitt to the Royal this week 🌟 Our fractures and surgical teams were delighted to speak with him about the good work happening in their departments 🏥🩺

The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt welcomed the progress being made in breast assessment following the publication of the latest cancer waiting time figures. 👉 Find out more here: health-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…

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🪺 If you're feeling unwell over the Easter holidays, health and social care services are available. 🤔 Make sure you know the right service for your symptoms, so you can get better quicker. 👉 Find out more here: health-ni.gov.uk/news/easter-ho…

The Health Minister visited Wards 4B and 5A at the Royal Victoria Hospital in @BelfastTrust Minister Nesbitt spoke with health and social care staff and heard about the work being done around fracture and surgery among other areas of work.

🙌 The Health Minister has welcomed the "incredibly exciting" launch of the Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing Framework. 📹 Hear from the Minister on what it means for health and social care in Northern Ireland. 👉 Full details: health-ni.gov.uk/news/care-clos…

The Executive continues to call for urgent changes to the Local Growth Fund to prioritise people and vital services in Northern Ireland.   More information: executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/executive…

📑 The Department has published its new Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing Framework. 🫂 Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said it will "bring care much closer to people’s front doors." 👉 Find out how: health-ni.gov.uk/news/care-clos…

Following reports over the weekend of fuel shortages at a small number of local filling stations, @Economy_NI Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has reassured the public that there is no confirmed disruption to local fuel supply chains. Read more ➡️ economy-ni.gov.uk/news/fuel-cont…

Following further engagement involving the Education Authority, the Department of Health and the Department of Education, the Department of Health has now been able to confirm that nursing support will be made available at each special school summer scheme site. This represents a workable solution that will enable special school summer schemes to be held this year. The overriding priority of everyone concerned remains the safety and well-being of children and young people, and EA will continue to work with special school principals to urgently prioritise planning for the summer schemes. Engagement will also continue on developing and embedding a robust and stable model for year-round health care provision for special schools.

The Health Minister has expressed his extreme concern at the proposed closure of summer schemes for children with special educational needs. ➡️ Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/statement…

@maryfrancesmcm3 Deputy CNO, @healthdpt engaging with delegates at NIPEC's Regional Ethnic Diversity Workshop @Lindak973 @McilgormM @Kieranpmccormic

The Health Minister opened the Forensic Managed Care Network event in Craigavon this morning, Minister Nesbitt highlighted how NI is leading the way in adopting the James Lind Alliance methodology, a new partnership research approach to mental health and neurodiversity.

@healthdpt Minister of Health @mikenesbittni valuing our Ethnically Diverse Nurses Midwives and AHPs at NIPEC’s workshop & promoting the NI career and development model & the Neighbourhood Model of care @Lindak973 @Kieranpmccormic @maryfrancesmcm3 @sonela1971 @BeenaTharun75

👏 "I want to congratulate the Chief Nursing Officer and all involved." 📄 Health Minister Mike Nesbitt launched the Refreshed Delivering Care Policy Framework for Nursing and Midwifery staff in NI. 👉 Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/refreshed…

The Health Minister has launched updated guidance designed to support safe, effective, and sustainable staffing across the Nursing and Midwifery workforce in Northern Ireland. 👉 Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/refreshed…