Department of Health

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

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

✅ 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: https://t.co/p87MpGGliY

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

💷 £80m will be invested in waiting lists and elective care across NI

✅ The Health Minister said his priority is to "ensure every pound of this investment delivers tangible benefits for patients".

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/5ObPvqz0Qh

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

The Department has published Official Statistics detailing a comprehensive breakdown of the NI HSC workforce at 31 March 2026.

🔗 The report is available here: https://t.co/P3tavRIdaE

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

📄 "The findings demand a clear, a direct and a robust response."

🗣️ The Health Minister spoke at a Quality and Safety Summit with Health and Social Care leaders in Belfast, following the Muckamore and Urology Services Inquiry reports.

🔗 https://t.co/rmVHVluho1

[Justice NI @Justice_NI]

We want to capture your views, experience & evidence. We are particularly interested in what people think would make the biggest difference to reducing offending/reoffending in NI.

Join Our Online Enagement Event: 2 July 09.30 – 10.45

Reserve a spot: https://t.co/TF4Gxh4a1e

[Southern Trust @SouthernHSCT]

Have your say on the future of health care!

The @healthdpt want to hear from you.

The aim is simple - to listen to people and start shaping a shared health and care promise. It only takes a few minutes to complete the survey: https://t.co/QeIe9iveBp

[NIMDTA @_NIMDTA]

For the first time in #NorthernIreland, we were proud to host the Confederation of Postgraduate Schools of Surgery Meeting at @_NIMDTA!

Bringing together UK colleagues to drive collaboration and innovation in surgical training.

#MedicalEducation #PostgraduateTraining #Surgery

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

🗣️ The Chief AHP Officer's Conference was held today at @UlsterUni

🙌 Attendees from across the 14 AHP professions came together to discuss how to provide better outcomes for all.

🔊 Hear from the Chief AHP Officer @tennysonCAHPO

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

👏 The Health Minister attended the launch of the Social care - Making a Difference campaign celebrating the extraordinary contribution of our social care workforce.

🫂 The campaign is delivered by the NI Social Care Council and supported by the Department.

[Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk]

We’re  providing grant funding for 12  projects jointly with pharmaceutical company Lilly, helping thousands of patients across the UK access obesity care faster 🤝❤️

From wearable tech to AI-powered triage, £85m investment will ease pressure on the NHS and improve patient outcomes.

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

The Health Minister has announced details of phase one of the £5 million Regional Obesity Management Service (ROMS) for NI.

Around 65% of adults in NI are living with obesity or excess weight.

🔗 More info: https://t.co/UUhcTeoaQx

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

💜 Princess Anne officially opened the Sense Hub in Belfast for individuals with complex needs.

👏 The Health Minister attended and said it was a "privilege to be a part of this really joyous occasion".

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

💛 The Health Minister attended an exhibition to mark the 30th anniversary of mental health charity @AWARENI

🖼️ The exhibition at @goldenthreadg showcases 30 stories of lived experience, hope, resilience and recovery, using testimonials and photography.

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

Earlier this week @Economy_NI Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF attended the launch of the Baby Loss Certificate Scheme.

@dptfinance @healthdpt @SandsUK @niexecutive

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

🚨 We have a problem…

1 in 4 working-age people in Northern Ireland are out of work.

Find out how Minister @GordonLyons1's department, in partnership with @HealthDpt and @Economy_NI, is delivering a once in a generation project to support more people into sustainable employment, improve health outcomes and reduce poverty. 🎥

#DFC #Delivering #Employment #NorthernIreland

@USEL182

[Derry Strabane Cncl @dcsdcouncil]

Leaders gathered at Stormont this week to launch the North West Strategic Growth Plan 🤝 With FM, dFM & Ministers in attendance, the event highlights strong support for the region, alongside the signing of a new cross-border Health MOU to improve outcomes.
https://t.co/FRVEKzsY8V

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

‘This is Our health’ continues with in-person engagement events at Foyle Maritime Festival today.

👥 It's starting a public conversation on how we can build better health together in NI.

Can’t attend? Have your say online 👉https://t.co/YEKfHOAMTN

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

The Health Minister is "disappointed" at planned industrial action by Consultants and Specialist and Associate Specialist NI doctors from 7am Thursday 25 June - 7am Friday 26 June.

Resident doctors will take 24hr industrial action on Monday 29 June.

🔗 https://t.co/DgRBeXpS0R

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

The Health Minister has today welcomed the publication of the final report of the Urology Services Inquiry.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/yDrTZpBTjB

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

🦷 The Health Minister and Chief Dental Officer Caroline Lappin recently attended the official opening for William St Dental in Portadown.

���� Minister Nesbitt wished the dentistry practice well and highlighted its role in community health.

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

The Health Minister and @dptfinance Minister John O'Dowd welcomed the introduction of the Baby Loss Certificate scheme.

Baby Loss Certificates are now available to anyone who has experienced a loss prior to the end of the 24th week of pregnancy.

🔗 https://t.co/dw5dC8Jtek