Health and care services
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Blood donation rule change
Amidst efforts to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, a landmark decision was taken to alter Northern Ireland’s unique rules on blood…
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Health, technology and Covid-19
The use of digital technology in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the fore once more concerns around…
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Mental health delays
The long-awaited publication of a mental health strategy for Northern Ireland is set to be further delayed due to the…
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Waiting list crisis set to deepen
A new action plan on waiting times is at high risk of delay as the hospital waiting list crisis in…
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Emerging from lockdown
Health Minister Robin Swann says that “support, understanding and patience” are necessary as he set out a roadmap for efforts…
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Health: In crisis
Stormont’s main political parties have outlined the current health crisis as a priority in the resumption of talks, however, with…
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Promoting the development of emotional health and wellbeing in children and young people
Recognising that one in five people in Northern Ireland will be affected by mental ill-health, Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer,…
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Neurology review flags long waiting lists after largest patient recall
Over 11,000 people have been waiting more than a year for a first neurology outpatient appointment, a review launched following…
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Transformation: General practice
David Whelan speaks to Dr Margaret O’Brien, Head of General Medical Services within the Health and Social Care Board about…
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MDTs in action
David Whelan visited Causeway Surgery in Newcastle, County Down to talk to GP Dr Lloyd Gilpin and Manager for mental…
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