Health Minister Robin Swann held a first meeting with the new Commissioner for Children and Young People Chris Quinn today 🤝

They discussed health and social care issues affecting children and young people living in Northern Ireland and other priorities.

The Health Minister and the Mental Health Champion for NI met today to discuss priorities around mental health issues.

Robin Swann and Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) also discussed how to address actions in the Mental Health Strategy 2021-31.

➡️More info on the strategy here: health-ni.gov.uk/publications/m…

“You are the exemplar of that partnership approach' ✨

Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA opens our 'Multi-disciplinary Teams (MDT) Matter in Primary Care' Conference.

A day to celebrate the incredible work our MDT’s do everyday to improve outcomes for patients ❤️ #MDTsMatter

The Health Minister has announced that vasectomy services in NI will be transferred from secondary care to primary care.

Robin Swann said the decision will take effect immediately, with a transition phase throughout 2024/25.

➡️More info here: health-ni.gov.uk/news/vasectomy…

The Health Minister attended a seminar with healthcare scientists from the Western Trust today 🔬

He praised their crucial work in prevention, diagnosis and treatment across a number of disease areas ⬇️

“I recognise that this has been a complex construction project which has encountered delays, however this is very welcome news.” - Health Minister, Robin Swann

Details: bit.ly/3PO8KZE

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Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA has been meeting with Executive Ministers as part of the Budget process to discuss the financial challenges facing the Executive and the importance of delivering a balanced 2024/25 Budget.

This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth , we’re reminding people to be aware of the possible signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and to take part in screening when invited.

For more info on bowel cancer and screening, visit nidirect.gov.uk/bowel-screening

Our new maternity hospital has reached a significant milestone with its handover from building contractors GRAHAM-BAM Healthcare Partnership.

Details here: bit.ly/3PO8KZE

👏 You can find out more about the AHP IMPACT Vision here:

health-ni.gov.uk/publications/a…

Health Minister Robin Swann met with representatives from the NI Cancer Charites Coalition today.

Challenges currently facing the sector were discussed and the group explored potential opportunities moving forward.

Health Minister Robin Swann today met with representatives from Alzheimer’s Society Northern Ireland

They discussed the dementia care pathway, data collection on types of dementia, and heard updates on disease modifying treatments.

Earlier this week, the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health, Mr. Peter May, took the opportunity to visit Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Services (PaLS) in Belfast.

To learn more about PaLS, visit our website:
bso.hscni.net/directorates/o…

#BSO #PaLS #DoH #HSCNI

🔔REMINDER: There are a range of services to help you if you feel unwell over the Easter holiday period.

Stay up to date with which service to use to ensure you get better quicker.

➡️Full range of services, important dates and times here: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-an…

A new IMPACT vision for the next five years has been launched by Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Michelle Tennyson 👏

Find out more about AHP roles and read the full vision document here: health-ni.gov.uk/publications/a…

Staff at the Ulster University Centre for Genomic Medicine welcomed the Health Minister to their labs.

Robin Swann praised the innovative thinking at the Centre and highlighted the need to address genomic healthcare challenges.

➡️Find out more here: ulster.ac.uk/news/2024/marc…

The Health Minister has praised a new ambulatory unit at Causeway Hospital that will help reduce admission and ED attendances 🏥

Robin Swann met with staff at the Northern Trust unit, part of a £1.8m investment in urgent care.

➡️ Find out more here: health-ni.gov.uk/news/new-unit-…