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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/minist…
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RT @PoliceServiceNI: We’re aware of reports that officers may have advised nursing staff to show ID to masked men. When police received rep…
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🫶 "I'm so proud of Orchardville and everything they do." 🏆 The Health Minister attended his third @OrchardvilleNI Awards and praised the Orchardville Society's work helping those living with learning disabilities and autism.
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👀 Keep an eye out for our "This is our Health" crew at events around NI 👋 Come say hello and join the public conversation on how we can build better health together in NI. 👉 More info here: thisisourhealth.org.uk
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This Carers’ Week, we’re acknowledging the hidden care provided by and the community support available to unpaid carers. Mary Murphy, a carer from Co Antrim explains the importance of her local community pharmacist. 📽️ vimeo.com/1196714767?share=c… @pcc @carersni @cpni @cdhn

Carers Week 8-14 June 2026

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🗓️ This week in the Department: ⚽️ The Health Minister attended the International Walking Football Tournament, hosted by the NI Walking Football Federation 👶 The importance of an infant's first 1,001 days were highlighted at a Stronger from the Start alliance event
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt at an International Walking Football Tournament.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt at an International Walking Football Tournament.

Players in an International Walking Football Tournament play a match.

ALT Players in an International Walking Football Tournament play a match.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with members of the Stronger from the Start steering group. Pictured left to right: Angela Phillips, Caroline Cunningham, Grainne McHugh, Tracey Ripley McEvogue, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Bevín O’Hare, Jenna Briggs, Joanne Morgan

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with members of the Stronger from the Start steering group. Pictured left to right: Angela Phillips, Caroline Cunningham, Grainne McHugh, Tracey Ripley McEvogue, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Bevín O’Hare, Jenna Briggs, Joanne Morgan

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured at a Stronger from the Start alliance event.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured at a Stronger from the Start alliance event.

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🏥 The Minister finished his Omagh visits with a call at the Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex in @WesternHSCTrust 🧑‍⚕️ Staff at the Regional Endoscopy Centre and Day Procedure Centre showed how their work is helping patients and contributing to waiting list efforts.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Mark Gillespie, Director Surgery, Paediatrics and Women’s Health, Western Trust pictured talking to healthcare staff at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Mark Gillespie, Director Surgery, Paediatrics and Women’s Health, Western Trust pictured talking to healthcare staff at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.

Healthcare staff at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.

ALT Healthcare staff at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Mark Gillespie, Director Surgery, Paediatrics and Women’s Health, Western Trust pictured talking to healthcare staff at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Mark Gillespie, Director Surgery, Paediatrics and Women’s Health, Western Trust pictured talking to healthcare staff at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt jokingly signs a notice at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex requesting that nurses not be disturbed on their lunch break.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt jokingly signs a notice at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex requesting that nurses not be disturbed on their lunch break.

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🫂 The Minister also visited the Mater Hospital, the Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers Advice Hub and Support Care Recruitment, Ballyclare. He expressed solidarity with international healthcare staff intimidated after this week's disorder in NI. 🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/news
Image of 13 people standing in a row - First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with staff from the Mater Hospital.

ALT Image of 13 people standing in a row - First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with staff from the Mater Hospital.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and First Minister Michelle O’Neill, with staff from the Mater Hospital.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and First Minister Michelle O’Neill, with staff from the Mater Hospital.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured outside the Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers Hub in Ballyclare with manager Sharon.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured outside the Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers Hub in Ballyclare with manager Sharon.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with staff members at Support Care Recruitment.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with staff members at Support Care Recruitment.

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⚽️ The Health Minister attended the International Walking Football Tournament recently. Minister Nesbitt highlighted the importance of staying active in promoting physical and mental health and how walking football clubs are helping with that goal.
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During Carers’ Week, did you know your local community pharmacy team can help you in your caring role? ✅ Provide medicines guidance and support ✅ Share health and wellbeing advice so you can stay well in your caring role 📽️ vimeo.com/1198108870?share=c… @pcc @carersni @cpni @cdhn

Carers week - Community Pharmacy for Carers

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Department of Health retweeted
Western Trust@WesternHSCTrust
Jun 12
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/weste…
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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/minist…
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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.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured outside the Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers Hub in Ballyclare with manager Sharon.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured outside the Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers Hub in Ballyclare with manager Sharon.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with staff members at Support Care Recruitment.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with staff members at Support Care Recruitment.

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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
A graphic with a picture of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. Text beside the picture reads: “I strongly recommend those young people who are eligible to take up the offer of a vaccination, particularly those planning to go to Higher Education or a Residential Further Education Institution for the first time this Autumn.”

ALT A graphic with a picture of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. Text beside the picture reads: “I strongly recommend those young people who are eligible to take up the offer of a vaccination, particularly those planning to go to Higher Education or a Residential Further Education Institution for the first time this Autumn.”

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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/news/health…

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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🫂 "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/so… @PatientClient @CarersNI @compharmacyni @CDHN_NI
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Department of Health retweeted
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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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.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured speaking with a member of staff at the Mater Hospital in Belfast.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured speaking with a member of staff at the Mater Hospital in Belfast.

Image of 13 people standing in a row - First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with staff from the Mater Hospital.

ALT Image of 13 people standing in a row - First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with staff from the Mater Hospital.

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Department of Health retweeted
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.
Image of 13 people standing in a row - First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with staff from the Mater Hospital.

ALT Image of 13 people standing in a row - First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with staff from the Mater Hospital.

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