Department of Health NI

Parents and carers can take steps to ensure children and young people get the care they need through the right service at the right time. Regional units across NI provide the same high levels of care for every child or young person. ➡️More info: https://lnkd.in/ereV3VfC

If you or someone else has a life-threatening medical emergency, phone 999 immediately. Emergency Department staff will assess your condition when you arrive and will decide on the best course of treatment. ➡️For more info: https://lnkd.in/e-Ssgtfh

The Health Minister has asked the public for support easing pressures on health and social care services this winter. Minister Nesbitt appealed to everyone to "play their part" in what could be an "extremely challenging" period. ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEJYeERw

Parents and carers can take steps to ensure children and young people get the care they need through the right service at the right time. Regional units across NI provide the same high levels of care for every child or young person. ➡️More info: https://lnkd.in/ereV3VfC

If you have an injury that isn't life-threatening or an emergency, attending a Minor Injuries Unit or the Urgent Care service can help. Many common problems that people attend Emergency Departments for can be dealt with at these units. ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-Ssgtfh

The Health Minister has thanked all staff working through the holiday period to keep people healthy and well. Minister Nesbitt wished everyone across Northern Ireland a peaceful Christmas and happy New Year 🎄

Pharmacy First services are available to help you at participating community pharmacies and can be accessed without having to wait for an appointment with your GP. Find out more: ➡️https://lnkd.in/eNH5sCy9

The Health Minister has paid tribute to the staff working within health and social care in Northern Ireland this Christmas. Minister Nesbitt thanked staff and said "what has struck me time and again is the incredible power of people working together." 🎄

The Department has published a list of health and care services for over the Christmas and New Year period. Choosing the right service when unwell is crucial to help ensure you get the right treatment and get better as quickly as possible. ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezWFrd48

The Health Minister has welcomed the fact that 600 social workers have been employed by Health and Social Care Trusts since agency recruitment ceased in July 2023. The Department of Health and specialist healthcare recruitment firm Healthdaq were recently announced as joint winners of an Excellence in Public Service HR Award in London in recognition of the project’s success. ➡️More: https://lnkd.in/dEiZwXfM