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Department of Health

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Department of Health

@healthdpt

News and information from the Health and Social Care Sector. Account maintained by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland.

Belfast

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Department of Health
@healthdpt
Apr 29
✅ The Health Minister has launched the "This is our Health" programme. 🤝 The large scale innovation is designed to establish a clear, shared deal between the NI public and the health and social care system. 👉 More info: health-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…
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Western Trust
@WesternHSCTrust
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We stand united against racism, hatred and intimidation Chief Executive Karen Hargan has reaffirmed the Trust’s unwavering support for all staff, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds Full statement: westerntrust.hscni.net/western-trust-…
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Department of Health
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🏥 The Health Minister visited Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex and met staff and patients at its Regional Endoscopy Centre and Day Procedure Centre. 🧑‍⚕️ Minister Nesbitt praised the "real difference" staff are making to waiting lists. 🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…
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Department of Health
@healthdpt
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The Health Minister visited the Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers Advice Hub in Ballyclare, which provides advice and Support Care Recruitment, which provides domiciliary care right across NI. It follows recent incidents of racism and disorder in NI.
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Department of Health
@healthdpt
Jun 12
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...or a Residential Further Education Institution for the first time in Autumn 2026 (including international students). 👉 Full info here:
health-ni.gov.uk
Health Minister announces Men B vaccination programme
The Health Minister has announced a one-off Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination programme for adolescents in Northern Ireland, in line with announcements across the UK.
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Department of Health
@healthdpt
Jun 12
The Health Minister has announced a one-off Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination programme for adolescents in Northern Ireland. The eligible cohorts include: - All of current school year 14 age group - Anyone, up to 25 years of age, who will be attending Higher Education...1/2
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Department of Health
@healthdpt
Jun 12
🫂 "Supporting carers is a responsibility for everybody." 🫶 The Health Minister has paid tribute to the contribution of unpaid carers this Carers Week 2026. 🔗 More info on support for carers: online.hscni.net/our-work/socia… @PatientClient @CarersNI @compharmacyni @CDHN_NI
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NI Executive
@niexecutive
Jun 11
🎥WATCH: First Minister Michelle O'Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited the Mater Hospital in solidarity with staff facing threats and intimidation. We stand with our healthcare workers. Racist abuse will not be tolerated.
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Department of Health
@healthdpt
Jun 11
The Health Minister visited the Mater Hospital alongside First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly to support healthcare workers following recent reports of threats, intimidation and racist attacks against staff.
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NI Executive
@niexecutive
Jun 11
First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited the Mater Hospital, Belfast, today to show solidarity with healthcare workers following recent reports of threats, intimidation and racist attacks against staff.
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nidirect
@nidirect
Jun 11
There is help and advice available following the recent disorder. This includes information about: • housing • how to report a crime • benefits and financial support • schools and exams nidirect.gov.uk/advice-help
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Office of the Chief Constable
@ChiefConPSNI
Jun 11
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has taken the opportunity to reassure communities that officers will be on the ground to protect them and keep people safe.
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Department of Health
@healthdpt
Jun 11
The Department's Chief Professional Officers have issued a statement condemning the recent "violence and racist scenes" in Northern Ireland. 🔗 Read the full statement here: health-ni.gov.uk/news/statement…
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