The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health

Urology Services Inquiry’s focus will be health trust governance – barrister

The first public sessions of the Urology Inquiry opened in Belfast on Monday.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Derry MLA calls for HPV screening to be adopted for cervical cancer in Northern Ireland

A less sensitive test is used in Northern Ireland which means the region lags behind the rest of the UK

Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022

Australia's preparing for its next COVID-19 wave — here's a look at the rules if you test positive

Australians no longer have to isolate when they have COVID-19 but, with cases rising as new variants emerge and vaccination coverage wanes, different states have different recommendations about what to do if you are infected.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

Newcastle councillor backtracks on plans to move Freeman Hospital to HMRC 'Ministry' site

It had been suggested last week that the hospital could be relocated to a new base once HMRC moves thousands of its staff from Longbenton to the city centre

Chronicle Live · Nov 3, 2022

Northlands Centre: Government commits £1m for Derry addiction services

The funding for an addiction centre in the city was first outlined in the New Decade, New Approach deal

Belfast Live · Nov 3, 2022

Councillors vote to bring legal challenge in event of withdrawal of emergency surgery at SWAH

Cllr O’Cofaigh said local representatives needed to stand for the ‘strongest possible action’ if emergency surgery services are withdrawn from the South West Acute Hospital

Belfast Live · Nov 3, 2022

Liberal campaign stunt may backfire as ‘Ditch Dan ambulance’ prompts legal questions

Victorian opposition leader rubbishes suggestions restored vehicle could be mistaken for a real ambulance

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022

Health officials 'hopeful' that new GPs will be found to take over Co Down surgeries

A replacement is being sought after the practice's operator returned their contract to the Department of Health

Belfast Live · Oct 31, 2022

Co Antrim stroke survivor backs calls for greater psychological and emotional support

“Personally I felt like I shouldn’t be a burden and just had to get on with it but if support was given it would have helped me tremendously”

Belfast Live · Oct 26, 2022

Attorney General mulling whether top civil servant salaries should be public knowledge amid backlash

TDs were told last week that the Department of Public Expenditure has referred the matter to the Attorney General

Irish Mirror · Oct 25, 2022