Department of Health NI

07/09/2026

Health Minister Robbie Butler welcomes a £16 million investment in Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, including £11 million for 31 new fire appliances🚒, which will be deployed to fire stations across Northern Ireland.

Read more 👉 https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/ps16m-investment-set-strengthen-nifrs-emergency-response-across-northern-ireland

05/09/2026

⚽Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care-experienced young people recently took part in the NI International Community Cup in Cookstown.

Jointly organised with The Irish Football Association & Police Service of Northern Ireland, the event aimed at promoting good community relations included a total of 18 nationalities taking part.👏

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Denise Hampson talks about the responses received during the 'This is our health' programme.

"The public have written both sides of this deal because they have told us what they need and what they are prepared to contribute." 🤝

03/09/2026

Health Minister Robbie Butler has announced that an expert committee will provide advice on major HSC service changes.

He also published the outcomes of the Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes public consultation. 📄

🔗 https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/expert-committee-announced-provide-advice-major-hsc-service-changes

03/09/2026

During a visit to Fermanagh, the Health Minister visited Lisnaskea Primary Care Centre, where he met GPs delivering elective gynaecology services in the community. ✅

📍The Minister also visited the South West Acute Hospital to hear more about the Trust’s vision.

🔗 https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-minister-highlights-gynaecology-care-closer-home

03/09/2026

📆 Abstracts can be submitted until 11th September here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8DtzjS5ESUS3R6dl6jWf-I2YW2oS-CBEqNjI5wma8AxURjRYQUQxWktKUExTOE1ORzVEN0VXTjZBQi4u

🖊️ Registration & abstract submissions are now open for the second All-Island Medication Safety Conference on 27 November.

🧾 To submit an abstract on or before 4th September 2026: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8DtzjS5ESUS3R6dl6jWf-I2YW2oS-CBEqNjI5wma8AxURjRYQUQxWktKUExTOE1ORzVEN0VXTjZBQi4u

🎟️ Conference tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/2026-all-island-medication-safety-conference-tickets-1989002051679?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

🥳 Health Minister visited Laso Day Opportunities' first birthday.

Minister Butler visited Laso, based in Cregagh, and witnessed firsthand the support they provide to adults with learning disabilities. 👏

02/09/2026

❤️ Health Minister visited the Atlas Centre in Lisburn.

Minister Butler heard more about the services they offer and the supportive space for adult learning, personal growth, and community engagement. 👏