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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · Feb 10
🔵We're now on Bluesky!🔵

You can follow us for the Department's latest news and announcements relating to health and social care in Northern Ireland.

We're also on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/company/health-ni/

We'll continue to post on X, so follow us at x.com/healthdpt to stay connected! 📲💻
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 21h
Members of the Regional Health Literacy Forum are encouraging people to become more aware of their health literacy this Health Literacy Awareness Month.

➡️More info: engage.hscni.net/related-area...
A graphic showing Regional Health Literacy Forum Co-Chair Katie Blair with text beside it which reads: “By enhancing health literacy, we can create a more informed and empowered population that actively participates in their health and well-being. For an individual, this could be in relation to their medication, lifestyle choices or being able to navigate their personal mental health.”
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 1d
The Health Minister was invited to The Parent Rooms in Belfast city centre to officially open their new building.

Minister Nesbitt said the new building would provide a "safe and supportive space for parents and families for many years to come".

➡️Info: www.theparentrooms.co.uk/
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 2d
The Department recently organised a Regional Adult Safeguarding Conference in partnership with @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

The focus was sharing recent safeguarding research and informing practice leads on the current progress of the Adult Protection Bill.
Attendees at the Regional Adult Safeguarding Conference listen to a presentation Pictured from left to right: Dr James Todd (SHSCT), Caroline Holloway (DoH, IAPB), Fiona Rowan (DoH) and Prof Lorna Montgomery (QUB).
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 6d
The Health and @daera-ni.gov.uk Ministers visited Laurel View Farm in Ballyclare as part of Social Farm Awareness Week 🚜🐮

Minister Nesbitt said social farms provide important day opportunities for people living with learning disabilities.
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 9d
Responding to a motion in the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Health Minister outlined some measures to improve gynaecology services, including those for endometriosis 👇
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 12d
"I'm very pleased to support what is a life and death issue."

The Health Minister has urged people to have conversations around their wishes this Organ Donation Week.

🔗 www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/public-health-agency-and-translink-celebrating-organ-donation-week-and-gift-life
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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 13d
It's #EyeHealthWeek.
It’s important to get your eyes tested every two years.
Get information and advice: www.nidirect.gov.uk/news/importa...
#EyeCare #EyeHealth
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Someone getting an eye test - Eye health
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 12d
Life experiences in the first 1,000 days can have long-term implications for a child’s health, growth and development.

The Healthy Child, Healthy Future framework has been launched by the Health Minister.

🔗 www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/first-1000-days-childs-life-are-critical-minister-nesbitt
Pictured left to right in the Stormont Great Hall: Sonia Glendinning, Nursing Officer, Department of Health (DoH); Mary Frances McManus, DoH Deputy Chief Nursing Officer; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Dr Naresh Chada, DoH Deputy Chief Medical Officer; Caroline Keown, DoH Chief Midwifery Officer. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Healthy Child, Healthy Future event at the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Healthy Child, Healthy Future event at the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings. Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Mary-Frances McManus Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Healthy Child, Healthy Future event at the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings.
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 13d
The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer has wished pharmacists a happy World Pharmacists Day.

Professor Cathy Harrison said the "Think Health, Think Pharmacist' theme reflects the wide range of services pharmacies provide, including the Pharmacy First service.
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 14d
The Health Minister officially opened the Rapid Diagnosis Centre at Whiteabbey Hospital in @northernhsct.bsky.social

Minister Nesbitt said "we are building a health service that can deliver earlier diagnoses and better outcomes".

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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 14d
The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar joined Optometry Northern Ireland (ONI) at an event in Stormont to highlight the vital role of community optometry in improving access to care and shaping the future of eyecare.

➡️More: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/deliver...
Pictured on a balcony at Parliament Buildings, left to right: Chair of Optometry NI, Brian McKeown and Professor Mark Taylor, Regional Clinical Director for Elective Care, Department of Health. Pictured on a balcony at Parliament Buildings, left to right: Professor Julie-Anne Little (Ulster University), Brian McKeown (Optometry NI), Mike Farrar Permanent Secretary at Department of Health, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Jill Campbell (Optometry NI), Steven Harding (Optometry NI).
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 15d
The Health Minister has addressed recent comments in the United States suggesting taking paracetamol during pregnancy can cause autism in children.

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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 15d
The Department of Health's Chief Digital Officer has urged patients to download the My Care app 📱

Dr Paul Rice said patients could better organise their healthcare through the app ⚕️

➡️Sign up here: bit.ly/4iF5k8n
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 20d
🔓Phase Two of the Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme is now OPEN.

👇Find out more through the FAQs for the scheme

🔗 online.hscni.net/our-work/tra...
A graphic of a medical waiting room, with text over the top which reads: "Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme. FAQ"
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 21d
The Health and @education-ni.gov.uk Ministers helped launch Organ Donation NI education packs at Forthill Integrated College.

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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 22d
The Health Minister has launched Northern Ireland’s first strategy focused on the sustainable use of medicines.

Minister Nesbitt said "it is vital that we all work together to make the best possible use of our medicines".

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Pictured left to right at Stormont's Great Hall: Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Professor Cathy Harrison and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, holding a copy each of the ‘Valuing Medicines: A Strategy for the Sustainable Use of Medicines in Northern Ireland’ document.
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 23d
The Health Minister thanked staff on the haematology unit at the Children's Hospital at RVH Belfast.

Minister Nesbitt met a young patient as well as staff and said he was extremely grateful for the staff "and everything they do".
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 23d
🔓Phase Two of the Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme is now OPEN.

⬇️Qualifying period down from two years to one
🌍Extended to wider EU

🔗Find out more here: online.hscni.net/our-work/tra...
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 26d
The Health Minister joined a crew from Ardoyne Ambulance Station on shift to see the conditions they face 🚑

Minister Nesbitt thanked ambulance crews for their dedication and said work continues to reduce handover times at emergency departments 👇
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 27d
The Chief Nursing Officer welcomed nurses and midwives from across Northern Ireland to her annual conference.

The Health Minister and Prof Maria McIlgorm thanked them for their contributions to health and social care.

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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 28d
The Health Minister has announced the development of a new career framework for nursing and midwifery.

Minister Nesbitt said "we are focused on ensuring that recruitment, retention, and career progression are at the core of our agenda".

➡️Read more: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...
Pictured from left to right: Professor Maria McIlgorm, Chief Nursing Officer for Northern Ireland; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Dr Chris Turner, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and co-founder of Civility Saves Lives. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Chief Nursing Officer's Conference. The Chief Nursing Officer Professor Maria McIlgorm speaking at the Chief Nursing Officer's Conference. DR Chris Turner speaking at the Chief Nursing Officer's Conference.
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 29d
The Department is seeking to appoint an Independent Chair and two Members to the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland.

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A graphic showing the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland logo with text above it reading; "Public Appointments: Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland."
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 29d
The Health Minister spoke with palliative care officials as part of Palliative Care Week.

Minister Nesbitt attended a Hospice UK event at Stormont and said he would continue to advocate for awareness of palliative care and those who help provide it.
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 29d
The Health Minister met with various organisations and groups who work in suicide prevention at the “Changemakers: Suicide Prevention” event at Stormont.

The Minister said the event was an “excellent demonstration of how we can raise awareness of suicide prevention”.
The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking to a representative at the Women's Aid Federation stand at the “Changemakers: Suicide Prevention” event in the Stormont Long Gallery. The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking to a representative at the PIPs charity stand at the “Changemakers: Suicide Prevention” event in the Stormont Long Gallery. The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking to a representative at the Papyrus charity stand at the “Changemakers: Suicide Prevention” event in the Stormont Long Gallery. The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking at the “Changemakers: Suicide Prevention” event in the Stormont Long Gallery.
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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · Sep 8
"Above all, it is about giving people quicker access to treatment."

The Health Minister has announced Phase Two of the £10m Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme.

🔗More info: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-minister-expands-eu-treatment-scheme