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🙏 "I've always believed in hope, not fear." 🎯 Hear from the new Health Minister Robbie Butler on some of his key aims.

🙏 "I've always believed in hope, not fear." 🎯 Hear from the new Health Minister Robbie Butler on some of his key aims.

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👏 The Health Minister has credited pre-operative assessment services with reducing surgical cancellations and helping theatre capacity. 🧑‍⚕️ Minister Nesbitt said "every theatre slot matters" and praised the team at Ulster Hospital in South Eastern Trust 🔗

👏 The Health Minister has credited pre-operative assessment services with reducing surgical cancellations and helping theatre capacity. 🧑‍⚕️ Minister Nesbitt said "every theatre slot matters" and praised the team at Ulster Hospital in South Eastern Trust 🔗

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A Women’s Health Action Plan is being developed by the Department. Health Minister Robin Swann said this will pave the way for a longer-term comprehensive Women’s Health Strategy. ➡️

A Women’s Health Action Plan is being developed by the Department. Health Minister Robin Swann said this will pave the way for a longer-term comprehensive Women’s Health Strategy. ➡️

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36,045 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

The Elective Orthopaedic Team at Musgrave Park Hospital has won a DoH High Performance Award for success in rebuilding services post-Covid 🏥surgical lists increased from just 4 per week to more than 73 👩‍⚕️40 staff vacancies filled ✋waiting times cut for carpal tunnel surgery

The Elective Orthopaedic Team at Musgrave Park Hospital has won a DoH High Performance Award for success in rebuilding services post-Covid 🏥surgical lists increased from just 4 per week to more than 73 👩‍⚕️40 staff vacancies filled ✋waiting times cut for carpal tunnel surgery

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40,301 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

The Health Minister has welcomed a new Online Safety Hub for parents, carers, professionals and young people📱💻 Funded by the Department and developed with Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland and INEQE Safeguarding Group, the Hub is free to access. ➡️Find out more here:

The Health Minister has welcomed a new Online Safety Hub for parents, carers, professionals and young people📱💻 Funded by the Department and developed with Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland and INEQE Safeguarding Group, the Hub is free to access. ➡️Find out more here:

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The Health Minister has asked for people to share their experiences to help inform a new Neighbourhood Model of Care. The model aims to provide a greater level of primary, community and social care. ➡️Find out more:

The Health Minister has asked for people to share their experiences to help inform a new Neighbourhood Model of Care. The model aims to provide a greater level of primary, community and social care. ➡️Find out more:

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Introducing pharmacists into general practice teams has improved effective prescribing and patient outcomes Today we have published a strategy for further development of the General Practice Pharmacy sector More info at: Health and Social Care Northern Ireland Cathy Harrison

Introducing pharmacists into general practice teams has improved effective prescribing and patient outcomes Today we have published a strategy for further development of the General Practice Pharmacy sector More info at: Health and Social Care Northern Ireland Cathy Harrison

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25,794 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

The Health Minister has encouraged those eligible to take up the Covid-19 and flu vaccinations. Minister Nesbitt received his and said it was important for people to give themselves the best protection possible. ➡️Read more here: Public Health Agency

The Health Minister has encouraged those eligible to take up the Covid-19 and flu vaccinations. Minister Nesbitt received his and said it was important for people to give themselves the best protection possible. ➡️Read more here: Public Health Agency

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Digital revolution for patient health records 🖥️ From Thursday 9 November, South Eastern Trust will be first health Trust in NI to launch major new electronic patient record system #encompass ➡️

Digital revolution for patient health records 🖥️ From Thursday 9 November, South Eastern Trust will be first health Trust in NI to launch major new electronic patient record system #encompass ➡️

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Health Minister Robin Swann today announced at the Regional Fertility Centre Belfast Trust, that publicly funded IVF treatment will increase to one full cycle for eligible women. ➡️

Health Minister Robin Swann today announced at the Regional Fertility Centre Belfast Trust, that publicly funded IVF treatment will increase to one full cycle for eligible women. ➡️

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The Health Minister Robin Swann has launched the Bereaved NI website, offering support for anyone experiencing bereavement💻📱 The website offers resources for every stage of the bereavement journey at: ➡️Find out more here:

The Health Minister Robin Swann has launched the Bereaved NI website, offering support for anyone experiencing bereavement💻📱 The website offers resources for every stage of the bereavement journey at: ➡️Find out more here:

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The Health Minister has praised a new ambulatory unit at Causeway Hospital that will help reduce admission and ED attendances 🏥 Robin Swann met with staff at the Northern Trust unit, part of a £1.8m investment in urgent care. ➡️ Find out more here:

The Health Minister has praised a new ambulatory unit at Causeway Hospital that will help reduce admission and ED attendances 🏥 Robin Swann met with staff at the Northern Trust unit, part of a £1.8m investment in urgent care. ➡️ Find out more here:

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Women in Northern Ireland can now visit participating community pharmacies for advice and treatment for uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), without having to wait for a GP appointment. ➡️

Women in Northern Ireland can now visit participating community pharmacies for advice and treatment for uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), without having to wait for a GP appointment. ➡️

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The law around #OrganDonation is changing on 1 June to help save more lives. All adults in Northern Ireland will be considered as potential organ donors when they die, unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group. More info or to opt out:

The law around #OrganDonation is changing on 1 June to help save more lives. All adults in Northern Ireland will be considered as potential organ donors when they die, unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group. More info or to opt out:

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17,924 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

The Health Minister has praised the work of OTs on #OccupationalTherapyWeek Minister Nesbitt highlighted the "vital and integral" role OTs play in the health and social care system in Northern Ireland. #OTWeek24 Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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The Health Minister has praised the work of OTs on #OccupationalTherapyWeek Minister Nesbitt highlighted the "vital and integral" role OTs play in the health and social care system in Northern Ireland. #OTWeek24 Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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11,372 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

The Health Minister has announced new initiatives in response to waiting times for breast cancer services in NI. Minister Nesbitt said "change is happening in our health service and its pace will be accelerated". ➡️Read more here:

The Health Minister has announced new initiatives in response to waiting times for breast cancer services in NI. Minister Nesbitt said "change is happening in our health service and its pace will be accelerated". ➡️Read more here:

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As part of a public consultation the Department of Health is asking for your views on the development of a new specialist obesity treatment service. 📢Have your say: ➡️Tonight @ 7.30 pm ➡️In person: 6 Feb@ 10am in Bellaghy

As part of a public consultation the Department of Health is asking for your views on the development of a new specialist obesity treatment service. 📢Have your say: ➡️Tonight @ 7.30 pm ➡️In person: 6 Feb@ 10am in Bellaghy

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Belfast City Hospital Belfast Trust has been designated a complex & cancer elective specialty site. The teams in anaesthetics, surgery, theatres & critical care have won a DoH High Performance Award for initiatives including the first post anaesthetic care unit (PACU) in NI.

Belfast City Hospital Belfast Trust has been designated a complex & cancer elective specialty site. The teams in anaesthetics, surgery, theatres & critical care have won a DoH High Performance Award for initiatives including the first post anaesthetic care unit (PACU) in NI.

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The Health Minister attended a seminar with healthcare scientists from the Western Trust today 🔬 He praised their crucial work in prevention, diagnosis and treatment across a number of disease areas ⬇️

The Health Minister attended a seminar with healthcare scientists from the Western Trust today 🔬 He praised their crucial work in prevention, diagnosis and treatment across a number of disease areas ⬇️

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On #WorldSocialWorkDay the Health Minister Robin Swann is celebrating the contribution of social workers 👏 The Minister recognises the invaluable role social workers play in helping some of Northern Ireland's most vulnerable people on a daily basis.

On #WorldSocialWorkDay the Health Minister Robin Swann is celebrating the contribution of social workers 👏 The Minister recognises the invaluable role social workers play in helping some of Northern Ireland's most vulnerable people on a daily basis.

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