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@HSC_NI

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We plan and oversee the delivery of health and social care services for the people of Northern Ireland. X is monitored 9am-5pm Mon to Fri.

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@healthdpt
Department of Health
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The Department of Health has advised patients, staff and visitors to allow extra time when attending hospital sites next week due to possible car parks disruption. ➡️More info here:
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@HSC_NI
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
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“Antimicrobial resistance is a clear threat to human health. It causes people to suffer longer infections which are more difficult to treat or may even in some cases lead to fatality." Health Minister.
@healthdpt
Department of Health
17 hours
The Health Minister has welcomed a new UK-wide plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance 🦠 The five-year National Action Plan aims to address AMR instances where standard treatments can become ineffective. ➡️More info here:
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@HSC_NI
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
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Patients, visitors and staff are being warned of possible disruption at hospital sites from next week and are advised to leave extra time to get to appointments or when accessing hospital sites.
@healthdpt
Department of Health
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The Department of Health has advised patients, staff and visitors to allow extra time when attending hospital sites next week due to possible car parks disruption. ➡️More info here:
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@publichealthni
Public Health Agency
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#Measles #MMR 🔴Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears. The MMR vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against these diseases. You need two doses of MMR to be fully protected.
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@BelfastTrust
Belfast Trust
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Phone First helps you get the right care, first time. Available to anyone over 16, if you are have a minor injury, you should Phone First for triage and you will be advised of the appropriate next steps. To find out more, visit:
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@healthdpt
Department of Health
18 hours
The Health Minister has announced that health service and education training places will be maintained at the same level as 2023/24. ➡️ Read more here:
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Health and Social Care Northern Ireland Retweeted
@healthdpt
Department of Health
7 days
"The Early Respiratory Diagnostic Hub is providing an innovative and vital service to people within their local community." Health Minister Robin Swann visited a new GP-led service to improve lung health in the Armagh/Dungannon area.
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@healthdpt
Department of Health
6 days
Health Minister Robin Swann has visited Donaghcloney GP surgery in County Down to meet practice staff and members of the GP Federation. Minister Swann thanked the team for their commitment to providing vital Primary Care services to more than 4,500 patients in the local…
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@healthdpt
Department of Health
2 days
The Health Minister has announced important progress in primary care ✅ Minister Swann welcomed the agreement made with GPs on a General Medical Services contract for 2024/5. He also announced a new Strategic Plan for Community Pharmacy
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Health and Social Care Northern Ireland Retweeted
@healthdpt
Department of Health
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The Health Minister has welcomed agreement on the General Medical Services contract with GPs for 2024/5. The contract is effective from 1 April 2024. ➡️Read more here:
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@HSC_NI
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
6 days
Suffering from hayfever? Using your hay fever nasal spray correctly can help keep your symptoms at bay. Watch this video from Asthma + Lung UK on how to use your hay fever nasal spray correctly.
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@publichealthni
Public Health Agency
6 days
Is your drinking putting your health at risk? Adults should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week. Even small reductions in alcohol can make a big difference to your physical and mental health. Take the alcohol MOT to assess your drinking @
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@southern_fsu
Southern GP Federation Support Unit
7 days
Great opportunity to have Minister Swann launch our new Early Respiratory Diagnostic Hub in Armagh and Dungannon Federation. @RobinSwann_MLA @healthdpt
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@healthdpt
Department of Health
8 days
The Department of Health was among the organisations to make opening statements yesterday at the start of the COVID-19 Inquiry Belfast hearings. ➡️Watch the statement back here.
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@publichealthni
Public Health Agency
8 days
#springbooster In Northern Ireland you will be offered a spring COVID-19 vaccine from 15 April 2024 if you are eligible. Find out more at #COVID19
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@healthdpt
Department of Health
14 days
A new contractor has been appointed for Moy Health Centre. ➡️More info here:
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@HSC_NI
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
13 days
Tips on how to manage hay fever symptoms. ✅ Try to stay indoors as much as you can. ✅ If you are outside, wash when you go back inside ✅ Avoid cutting the grass and grassy areas ✅ Wear wraparound sunglasses outside ✅ Keep car windows closed ✅ Avoid drying washing outside
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@SouthernHSCT
Southern Trust
12 days
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). MMR has three separate vaccines in one injection. There is still time to get protected and help curb the growing threat of measles #TeamSHSCT
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@BelfastTrust
Belfast Trust
12 days
Our Children’s Emergency Department is currently extremely busy. Please only attend if your child has a serious medical emergency. If your child does not need urgent medical attention consult our symptom checker below for expert advice and guidance.
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@GiveBloodNI
NI Blood Transfusion
12 days
Watching the Women’s Six Nations? What a difference 40 minutes can make. That's all it takes to give blood. Every blood donation saves 3 people's lives. 🩸❤️ Book online today - #WomensSixNations #GiveBlood #GivePlatelets #BloodDonations #Rugby
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