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    Department of Health
    @healthdpt
    Apr 29
    โœ… The Health Minister has launched the "This is our Health" programme. ๐Ÿค The large scale innovation is designed to establish a clear, shared deal between the NI public and the health and social care system. ๐Ÿ‘‰ More info: health-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-โ€ฆ
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    Department of Health
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    Jul 10
    ๐Ÿƒ The four UK Chief Medical Officers have issued new physical activity guidelines for adults. โฐ CMO Prof Sir Michael McBride has urged the public to "make a start" and said "the best time was yesterday, the next best time is today". ๐Ÿ”—Find out more: gov.uk/government/newโ€ฆ
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    Department of Health
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    Jul 10
    ๐Ÿ“ข Have your say on proposals to regulate tobacco, vaping and nicotine products under the Tobacco and Vapes Act. ๐Ÿšฌ The proposals cover the appearance/packaging of some tobacco and vape products and where they can be displayed. ๐Ÿ”— gov.uk/government/conโ€ฆ
    A graphic of some tobacco and vaping products with text overlaid which reads: "Tobacco & vapes: packaging, appearance and display"
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    Southern GP Federation Support Unit
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    Jul 9
    This morning, we were pleased to welcome Permanent Secretary of the @healthdpt Mike Farrar to the Early Respiratory Diagnostic Hub. During the visit, the team provided an overview of the hubโ€™s work to date, highlighting key achievements and recognition received so far, alongside
    ERDH team with Mike Farrar pictured outside Moy Health Centre.
    Dr Cleary, Mike Farrar & Mel Traynor pictured at the ERDH.
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    Department of Health
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    Jul 10
    ๐Ÿ’Š The Department is seeking the public's views on the prescribing of selected medicines in primary care. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Medicines costs in NI are increasing annually and have now reached over ยฃ870 million per year, up 43% over the last decade. ๐Ÿ”— Consultation: health-ni.gov.uk/consultations/โ€ฆ
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    Justice NI
    @Justice_NI
    Jul 9
    Minister @naomi_long attended the launch of the revised Code of Practice to the Mental Health (NI) Order 1986. This marks a major step forward for mental health services in NI, bringing the Code in line with modern practice - strengthening protections & outcomes for individuals.
    Justice Minister Naomi Long pictured speaking at launch of the revised Code of Practice to the Mental Health (NI) Order 1986.
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    Department of Health
    @healthdpt
    Jul 9
    ๐Ÿ“„ The revised Code of Practice to the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 has been launched. ๐Ÿ–Š๏ธ The revision sees the Code come into line with modern practice while strengthening protections and outcomes for individuals. ๐Ÿ”— health-ni.gov.uk/news/departmenโ€ฆ
    A video address from the Health Minister Mike Nesbitt plays at the Mental Health NI Order 1986 Code of Practice document update launch.
    The Justice Minister Naomi Long holds a copy of the Mental Health NI Order 1986 Code of Practice document.
    Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson at the launch of the revised Mental Health NI Order 1986 Code of Practice.
    Heather Stevens, Director of Mental Health at DOH, speaks at the Mental Health NI Order 1986 Code of Practice document update launch.
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    Action Mental Health
    @amhNI
    Jul 9
    Our CEO, David Babington & representatives from The Mental Health Policy Group (Inspire, The Royal College of Psychiatrists & The British Psychological Society) met with the Permanent Secretary & officials from @healthdpt to discuss developments in the Neighbourhood Model.
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    Justice NI
    @Justice_NI
    Jul 9
    ๐Ÿ“ขA new strategy to reduce offending & reoffending in NI is being developed. We invite you to share your views, experience & evidence on the issues that should inform the content, themes & overall direction of the new strategy. โžก๏ธjustice-ni.gov.uk/consultations/โ€ฆ
    Reducing crime in Northern Ireland - call for views.  Tell us what you think about our ideas.  Child friendly version
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    Department of Health
    @healthdpt
    Jul 8
    ๐Ÿฅ Statistics on annual on activity and waiting times at emergency care departments have been published. The figures cover the year ending 31st March 2026. ๐Ÿ”— health-ni.gov.uk/news/northern-โ€ฆ
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    Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland
    @safeguardingni
    Jul 6
    We are delighted to welcome Gerry Guckian MBE as the new Independent Chair of the SBNI. We look forward to working together to strengthen safeguarding and improve outcomes for children and young people.
    Incoming SBNI Independent Chair Gerry Guckian MBE with Peter Toogood (Department of Health) and outgoing SBNI Independent Chair Bernie McNally OBE at a reception event. Gerry and Bernie are pictured shaking hands.
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    Department of Health
    @healthdpt
    Jul 6
    An Independent Chair has been appointed to the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland. Mr Gerard Guckian commenced the @safeguardingni role on 3 July 2026 and will be in post until no later than 2 July 2030. ๐Ÿ”— More info: health-ni.gov.uk/news/appointmeโ€ฆ
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    Department of Health
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    Jul 6
    An Independent Chair has been appointed to the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland. Mr Gerard Guckian commenced the @safeguardingni role on 3 July 2026 and will be in post until no later than 2 July 2030. ๐Ÿ”— More info: health-ni.gov.uk/news/appointmeโ€ฆ
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    Department of Health
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    Jul 6
    ๐Ÿ›๏ธ "Behind every waiting list is a patient whose life is on hold. Our job is to change that." ๐Ÿ’ท ยฃ80m investemtn in waiting lists and elective care ๐Ÿ™ Hear from Prof @markataylor16 ๐Ÿ”— health-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-โ€ฆ @setrust @WesternHSCTrust @NHSCTrust @BelfastTrust @SouthernHSCT
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    Department of Health
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    Jul 4
    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This week in the Department: โ›ต๏ธ The public conversation on health continued as 'This is our health' crew members spoke with punters at the Foyle Maritime Festival in Derry/Londonderry ๐Ÿ”— thisisourhealth.org.uk
    A boy tries out the 'This is our health' choice board.
    A boy tries out the 'This is our health' choice board.
    A boy tries out the 'This is our health' choice board.
    This is our health crew members and Professor Mark Taylor pictured with the Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown at the Foyle Maritime Festival.
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    Department of Health
    @healthdpt
    Jul 4
    ๐ŸŽ“ The Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Prof Michelle Tennyson hosted the annual CAHPO Conference at @UlsterUni in Derry/Londonderry 1โƒฃ4โƒฃ Representatives from the 14 different AHP professions came together to discuss and share ideas
    Attendees at the AHP Conference at Ulster University in Derry
    Attendees at the AHP Conference at Ulster University in Derry
    Attendees at the AHP Conference at Ulster University in Derry
    Attendees at the AHP Conference at Ulster University in Derry
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    Department of Health
    @healthdpt
    Jul 4
    ๐Ÿ–Š๏ธ The Health Minister called together Health and Social Care NI leaders for a Quality and Safety summit at the Stormont Hotel. ๐Ÿ’ก The meeting saw ideas shared for improving practice following the Muckamore and Urology Services Inquiry reports ๐Ÿ”— health-ni.gov.uk/news
    Attendees at the Quality and Safety summit at the Stormont Hotel
    Attendees at the Quality and Safety summit at the Stormont Hotel
    Attendees at the Quality and Safety summit at the Stormont Hotel
    The Health Minister speaks at the Quality and Safety summit at the Stormont Hotel
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