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I understand Site Search Main menu Home Topics Publications Consultations Contact Department of Health Featured Publication of the Quarterly Northern Ireland Inpatient, Day Case, Outpatient and Diagnostic Waiting Times Statistics - Position at 30 September 2021 25 November 2021 The Department of Health today published the quarterly Northern Ireland Inpatient, Day Case and Outpatient Waiting Times ... more Minister unveils support package for care sector 24 November 2021 Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a support package of up to £23m for domiciliary care ... more Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey – Antibody and Vaccination Data For Northern Ireland 23 November 2021 The Department of Health today published a report on antibody and vaccination data from the COVID-19 Infection Survey... more More news … Quick Links DoH Ministerial announcements and statements Covid-19 Dashboard (external link opens in a new window / tab) Vaccination Dashboard (external link opens in a new window / tab) COVID-19 - Information and Scientific Evidence Your Guide to the Covid-19 Restrictions COVID-19 - Legislation HSC Staff £500 and £2000 Healthcare Student Recognition Scheme eligibility criteria and FAQs FAQs on Covid Status Certification Follow us Twitter LinkedIn Our responsibilities Dentistry Advice on dental services and oral health for all dental practitioners and dental care professionals and guidance on workforce planning and contractual arrangements … more Finance, Procurement and Support Services Guidance to ALBs on accountability, financial management, procurement and other financial matters. 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care is delivered in Northern Ireland including social work strategy, child protection, NSMC, early authoritative interventions … more Health policy Making Life Better, Donaldson report … more DoH statistics and research Information & analysis directorate (IAD) provides statistical information relating to many aspects of health and social care services in Northern Ireland.Link to the Calendar document:IAD Statistics Calendar … more Implementation Programme for the Recommendations from the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia Related Deaths (IHRD) Information on the Departments Implementation Programme for the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia Related Deaths (IHRD) … more Transformation Programme In October 2016, a 10 year approach to transforming health and social care was launched, “Health and Wellbeing 2026: Delivering Together”. … more NMC Future Nurse education standards Chief Nursing Officer Professor Charlotte McArdle launches the implementation of the 2018 NMC Future Nurse education standards 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