NI Confederation for Health & Social Care (NICON)

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First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the NI Confederation for Health and Social Care (@NHSC_NI) annual conference and exhibition. Addressing HSC leaders and partners, the Ministers reaffirmed the Executive’s commitment to working together to help shape the future of health and social care to deliver a health service that meets the needs of everyone. #NICON25

It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to represent local government at #Nicon2025 to demonstrate the impact collaboration through community planning can have. Lots of conversations to follow... @NHSC_NI

Speaking at the @NHSC_NI today, exploring practical solutions, innovation, and collaboration to deliver faster care for patients and reduce our health waiting lists #Health #WaitingLists

Our #NICON25 conference is now coming to an end after two fantastic days. A huge thank you to everyone who was able to join us either online or in person as we considered the opportunities and challenges associated with resetting our health system.

Honoured to be able to speak at the @MarieCurieNI session this morning at the @NHSC_NI conference on the crucial issue of Neighbourhood Palliative Care #NICON2025 #PalliativeCare

Day 2 of #NICON2025 at La Mon. It’s great to catch up with Community Rehab Alliance colleagues John, Tom & Conal, at the NI Chest Heart & Stroke exhibit.

Thank you First Minister @moneillsf and Deputy First Minister @little_pengelly for taking the time to meet our NICCY Youth Panel members Sarah and Seren alongside @VOYPIC members Sophie and Michelle at today’s @NHSC_NI #NICON25 event.

Day 2 of #NICON25 has started! We've just heard from the FM @moneillsf and dFM @little_pengelly on the Executive’s priorities for health and social care. Both were very positive about the future of the HSC system now we have a Reset Plan in place.

NICCY’s Youth Panel and @Voypic members are delighted to host a panel event at this year’s #NICON25 today. Chaired by @ChrisNICCY. Together NICCY and VOYPIC are having an open discussion with health and social care professionals to shape the reset of the HSC system. @NHSC_NI

⁦@NHSC_NI⁩ #NICON25 opens day 2 reminding us of the sad and shocking inequalities that exist in NI ⁦@MichaelMarmot⁩. The HSC Reset Plan must address inequalities by putting prevention at the centre of the plan ⁦@nichstweet⁩

The Health Minister has welcomed the collective will to reset and reform health and social care. Speaking at #NICON25 Minister Nesbitt also highlighted the sustained progress made in tackling some of the longest waits for care. @NHSC_NI ➡️ Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/reset-pla…

We've been joined by @DeniseHampson at #NICON25, who is setting out the potential for human-centred design within the HSC system. Denise argues that the things people need tend to be quite modest, such as needing to feel like they are being heard and are significant.

Thank you to everyone who joined our Café Conversation ‘Seeking resolution – One conversation at a time’ at #nicon25 Learn more about our advocacy work via our website: pcc-ni.net/pcc-support/ @CDHN_NI @belfasthealthy @cedarfoundation @NHSC_NI

Published for #NICON25 - guidance from us and @NHSC_NI on creating successful NHS-industry partnerships. Together we will harness the power of partnership to improve care and deliver lasting value for people, systems, and society. #PowerofPartnerships bit.ly/4nV2Mp4

Now we have @ajpeace74 on the sofa for a chat in the Innovation Zone representing @C_TRIC @WesternHSCTrust at @NHSC_NI #NICON25 talking increasing clinical trials, community participation and pharmacogenomics @HSCRandD

We're very pleased to be supporting the #NICON25 conference - now underway! @NHSC_NI By harnessing the strength of the health service, the life sciences sector, and Northern Ireland’s academic prowess, we can deliver for patients.

Our Health Innovation & Economy Zone has been launched by @FarrarMike and DfE Permanent Secretary Ian Snowden. Visit the Ballygowan Foyer Mezzanine to hear 'On-the-Sofa Conversations' with entrepreneurs driving forward health innovations! ➡️nhsconfed.org/system/files/2… #NICON25

An episode of the NHS Confederation’s ‘Health on the Line’ podcast is currently being filmed on our mainstage. Confed Chief Executive Matthew Taylor is conducting an in-depth interview with @FarrarMike on the intricacies of resetting health and social care.

.@MichaelMarmot spoke insightfully on how we can keep tackling health inequalities at the heart of the HSC reset in NI. “Hope is the opposite of fear, and if we are hopeful, we don’t sit back and wait for things to change. We can work to make things better.” #NICON25

The Health Minister has welcomed significant and sustained progress in reducing some of the longest waits for care across Northern Ireland’s health service. The Minister reflected on these achievements as he addressed health leaders at #NICON25 this morning. ➡️ Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/reset-pla…