All posts tagged "Department of Health"
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4 days ago
‘Distressed’ patient ‘gave up’ and walked out of Craigavon ED after waiting 26 hours
A patient “gave up” and walked out of the Emergency Department at Craigavon Area Hospital after waiting 26 hours to see...
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2 weeks ago
Waiting times for mental health services ‘unacceptable’
The Minister for Health has said that current waiting times for children and adult mental health services are “unacceptable” across Northern Ireland....
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2 weeks ago
Senior leaders ‘learn from last winter’ when planning for upcoming cold season’s pressures
Senior leaders from across the Health and Social Care system have been brought together to “learn from last winter” as the...
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3 weeks ago
GPs ‘reminded of responsibilities’ following announcement to cease complex wound dressings
The Department of Health has written to GPs to “remind them of their responsibilities” following a Banbridge surgery’s announcement – alongside...
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1 year ago
New contractor appointed for GP Practice in Rathfriland and Newtownhamilton
The Department of Health has confirmed that a new contractor has been appointed to provide GP services to patients at Rathfriland...
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2 years ago
Patients urged to take appointments ‘at any hospital’ to reduce waiting times
The Department of Health is urging patients on waiting lists across Northern Ireland to accept appointments for treatment at any hospital,...
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3 years ago
MLA hits out at Health Department over unfulfilled wig and hairpiece services
An Upper Bann MLA has said that the company contracted by the Department of Health to provide wigs to cancer sufferers...
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3 years ago
Department of Health ‘extremely concerned’ as strikes continue
Already fragile health services will be further impaired by industrial action, the Department of Health has warned ahead of the strike...
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4 years ago
Changes to Covid testing with focus on protecting those at higher risk of illness
Changes to testing for Covid-19 and contact tracing in Northern Ireland will come into effect tomorrow (Friday) evening. The Department of...
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4 years ago
Four more Covid-19 deaths and 2,923 new cases in latest 24 hours
There have been four further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the latest 24 hours. The total number of deaths...
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7 years ago
Almost 95,000 wait over a year for first consultant outpatient appointment as waiting lists spiral
Almost 95,000 patients in Northern Ireland were waiting more than a year for a first consultant-led outpatient appointment in our local...
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8 years ago
Northern Ireland health workers to get one per cent ‘pay award’
Health workers across Northern Ireland look set to be awarded a one percent pay increase. The Department of Health has today...
