The Health Minister has confirmed the funding position in relation to the Real Living Wage (RLW) for homecare workers. ➡️ Read more: t.ly/3ecqL

The Health Minister opened the 60th birthday celebrations for the Division of Clinical Psychology at the Foundations for the Future conference in Belfast. The conference reflected on the impact clinical psychology has made and continues to make.

The Health Minister visited Antrim Area Hospital to see an AI project helping identify bone fractures. Minister Nesbitt said Boneview AI was "delivering real-time benefits to patients", with missed fracture rates down. @northernhsct.bsky.social 👉Read more: t.ly/hsW2X

💊 Addiction can affect anyone ⚠️ Warning signs of painkiller addiction: needing medicine for longer periods, higher doses, or feeling unwell when you stop taking them. 🗣️ Contact your community or practice pharmacist, or GP for support. 👉 More info: t.ly/BDA99

The Health Minister attended a Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning at Stormont. Minister Nesbitt said it was "a privilege to meet people living with cancer, and their families and friends. I'm grateful to the staff and volunteers - inspiring people doing incredible work." 💚☕️

The Health Minister was delighted to accept an invitation to present an award at the The Royal College of Psychiatrists Awards Ceremony. Minister Nesbitt presented the @rcpsych.bsky.social award for Psychiatric Team of the Year: Working-age Adults.

During a visit to London, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt met with Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. They discussed a range of topics including reducing inequalities in health and sustained collaboration on factors which impact on health and wellbeing.

The Health Minister has confirmed the restoration of pay parity for health and social care staff. 👉 Full statement: t.ly/w-ZVV

The Department is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Chair to @belfasttrust.bsky.social 👉 Find out more: t.ly/FdJJa

“People lose their lives, people end up in ICU.” 💊 People from all walks of life can become addicted to combination painkillers. 👇 Watch Dr Joy Watson, @BelfastTrust, talk about the dangers of addiction to over the counter painkillers. 🔗 t.ly/LBk3M

From 1 December, eligible Universal Credit recipients will have automatic entitlement to: 👁️ Free sight tests 🦷 Dental treatment and 🚗Travel costs for health service treatment It's part of the The Help with Health Costs scheme. 👉 Find out more: t.ly/ygaYz

The Health Minister attended the Mesothelioma UK and Macmillan Cancer Support launch of the NI Regional Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialist. Minister Nesbitt said it marked a "significant milestone" in efforts to "improve cancer care and support".

💊 The Health Minister has welcomed the launch of the "5 Moments for Medication Safety" toolkit 👉 It helps with: ✅ Starting a new medicine ✅ Taking a medication ✅ Adding in medication, ✅ Reviewing a long-term medication ✅ Stopping a medicine 🔗 t.ly/2MY6S

The Health Minister has thanked occupational therapists on Occupational Therapy Week for their "incredible" work. Minister Nesbitt said OTs helped patients live "life to the fullest" through their compassion and commitment. @thercot.bsky.social

The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer has thanked community pharmacy teams on Ask Your Pharmacist Week. Professor Cathy Harrison highlighted the work these teams do to provide "safe and reliable" healthcare services.

Make sure you have the right information, at the right time, in the right way this Health Literacy Month. 👇 Learn more from the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Naresh Chada and Ajay 👇 ➡️More info: engage.hscni.net/related-area...

The Chief Nursing Officer is encouraging the public and health and social care staff to get their winter flu vaccine. Prof Maria McIlgorm got her flu jab through @setrust.bsky.social and said it was one of "the simplest ways of protecting you, your family, and your patients from flu".

💬 Have questions about the Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme? 📲 A dedicated team is here to help — call 028 9536 8303 (Mon–Fri, 10 am–4 pm). ❓ FAQs: online.hscni.net/our-work/tra...

The Health Minister is reminding people that "every minute counts" on World Stroke Day. Minister Nesbitt said that message "highlights the importance of recognising the signs of stroke and acting fast". ➡️Read more: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/nesbitt...

🦷The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Chief Dental Officer Caroline Lappin visited Kilrea Dental Surgery recently to hear about their contribution to improving access to Health Service dental care through the Dental Access Scheme (DAS). ➡️Read more: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...

The Health Minister has launched the Department's Core Grant funding scheme for 2026/2027. Organisations have until 12pm on Friday 28 November 2025 to apply for funding from the scheme. ➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...

The Department has urged people to ensure they know what to look out for when it comes to their own health, this Health Literacy Awareness Month. The Regional Health Literacy Forum was set up in 2019 to promote health literacy. ➡️More info: engage.hscni.net/related-area...

👏 The Health Minister welcomed the launch of the @nspcc.bsky.social ‘Take 5 Seconds’ campaign this morning at Shankill Women's Centre. 👪 Partnering with Children in Northern Ireland, the campaign helps parents stay calm when parenting gets tough ➡️Read more: nspcc.org.uk/advice-for-f...

📹WATCH: A Belfast man who became addicted to combination painkillers 12 years ago. 💊At the height of his addiction, he was taking 64 tablets daily and weighed 4 stone. 🧑‍⚕️Treatment saved him and turned his life around. 🗣️Speak to your GP or Pharmacist. @belfasttrust.bsky.social

The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has launched the Department’s 2025/26 Overarching Winter Preparedness Plan. It sets out key measures to protect health and social care services during another challenging winter period. ➡️Read more: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/work-to...

The Health Minister has thanked Allied Health Professionals for "everything that you do" on World AHP Day, visiting @westernhsctrust.bsky.social AHPs recently to mark an award success. ➡️Read more: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-minister-visits-autism-early-intervention-service-mark-world-ahp-day

The Health Minister marked World AHP Day by paying tribute to clinicians working within a specialist @westernhsctrust.bsky.social Autism Early Intervention Service who won an award. ➡️Read more: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-minister-visits-autism-early-intervention-service-mark-world-ahp-day

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...

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/

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.

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.

Responding to a motion in the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Health Minister outlined some measures to improve gynaecology services, including those for endometriosis 👇

"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

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 @health-ni.gov.uk

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

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.

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". ➡️Read more: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...

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...

The Health Minister has addressed recent comments in the United States suggesting taking paracetamol during pregnancy can cause autism in children. 👇 See below 👇

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

🔓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...

The Health and @education-ni.gov.uk Ministers helped launch Organ Donation NI education packs at Forthill Integrated College. 🔗 organdonationni.info/latest/publi...

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". ➡️ Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...

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".

🔓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...

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 👇

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. ➡️Read more: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...

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...

The Department is seeking to appoint an Independent Chair and two Members to the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland. ➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/publications...

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.