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🗓️ This week in the Department: 🫂 Start360 showcased their work helping people living with addictions, family support and their range of other services. 👩 A small group of mothers also explained how Start360 had helped them and their loved ones.
Pictures of a meeting between staff members at Start360 and the Health Minister.

ALT Pictures of a meeting between staff members at Start360 and the Health Minister.

Pictures of a meeting between staff members at Start360 and the Health Minister.

ALT Pictures of a meeting between staff members at Start360 and the Health Minister.

Pictures of a meeting between staff members at Start360 and the Health Minister.

ALT Pictures of a meeting between staff members at Start360 and the Health Minister.

Pictures of a meeting between staff members and service users at Start360 and the Health Minister.

ALT Pictures of a meeting between staff members and service users at Start360 and the Health Minister.

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🤝 "Our Pact" 🤝 ✅ An agreement to ensure children and young people are involved in decisions about their lives. 👪 It is part of Together for Families, a major new partnership designed to transform early support for families across NI. 🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/news/health…
A graphic showing some of they key tenets of the "Our Pact" charter

ALT A graphic showing some of they key tenets of the "Our Pact" charter

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🗓️ The closing date is fast approaching for applications to the Enhanced Family Support Service grant scheme - a central element of the Together for Families (TfF) programme. ⏰ The deadline is 5pm this Friday, 30 October. 🔗 More info: health-ni.gov.uk/publication…
A graphic showing a child's drawing of a family. Text overlaid reads: "Enhanced Family Support Service. Applications now open."

ALT A graphic showing a child's drawing of a family. Text overlaid reads: "Enhanced Family Support Service. Applications now open."

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🤝 Health Minister Robbie Butler visited the @BelfastTrust Centralised Outpatient Booking Office. 📅 The Trust books over 2.1 million outpatient appointments every year, supported by a dedicated team of 97 staff who help coordinate appointments across its hospital sites.
Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

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🏥 The Health Minister visited the Ulster Hospital in @setrust to see how Encompass is helping to transform health and social care 💻 Minister Butler saw the children's ward, as well as the Control Room and Discharge Hub and how Encompass works across the different areas.
Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with South Eastern Trust staff, being shown the Encompass system for patient records

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with South Eastern Trust staff, being shown the Encompass system for patient records

Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with South Eastern Trust staff at the Ulster Hospital

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with South Eastern Trust staff at the Ulster Hospital

Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with South Eastern Trust staff, being shown the Encompass system for patient records

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with South Eastern Trust staff, being shown the Encompass system for patient records

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🧠 "Mental health is a priority for me and my Department." 🤝 Health Minister Robbie Butler visited Inspire Wellbeing at its supported living service in Bangor. 🫂 The charity provides a range of mental health, learning disability, addiction and supported living services.
Pictured L-R: Inspire Group Chief Executive Kerry Anthony MBE, Health Minister Robbie Butler, Alex Bunting, Inspire and Kyle Duncan, Inspire.

ALT Pictured L-R: Inspire Group Chief Executive Kerry Anthony MBE, Health Minister Robbie Butler, Alex Bunting, Inspire and Kyle Duncan, Inspire.

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Department of Health retweeted
Justice NI
@Justice_NIOct 24
WATCH: Laura Orr from Dogs Trust shares simple steps to help keep your dog safe and calm during firework season. 🐶🎆From creating a cosy safe space to planning ahead, a little preparation can make a big difference. ➡️dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/… @DogsTrust @DT_Ballymena @naomi_long
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🏅 The Health Minister attended the Advancing Healthcare Awards NI to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Scientists. 👏 The awards recognise individuals and teams who demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership.
The winners pictured at the Advancing Healthcare Awards

ALT The winners pictured at the Advancing Healthcare Awards

Health Minister Robbie Butler with Chief AHP Officer Michelle Tennyson and DoH Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler with Chief AHP Officer Michelle Tennyson and DoH Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar

Health Minister speaking at the Advancing Healthcare Awards

ALT Health Minister speaking at the Advancing Healthcare Awards

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🧓 'Services like these do so much to tackle loneliness and social isolation' 📍 Ballyowen Day Centre in the @BelfastTrust welcomed Health Minister Robbie Butler and demonstrated the work they do with people over the age of 65
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👦 The finalised HSC Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Framework has been published. 👉 Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/minist…
A graphic of a child holding emojis of various emotions with text overlaid which reads: "Children and Young People's Emotional Health And Wellbeing Framework"

ALT A graphic of a child holding emojis of various emotions with text overlaid which reads: "Children and Young People's Emotional Health And Wellbeing Framework"

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Department of Health retweeted
nidirect
@nidirectOct 26
There are @metofficeni strong winds weather warnings in some areas from 6pm today (Mon 26 Oct) until 9pm tomorrow. Injuries or danger to life, travel delays,large waves at coasts, power cuts, buildings damage, fallen trees possible. Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds @deptinfra
Illustration of a yellow warning triangle: Strong winds warning - yellow warning

ALT Illustration of a yellow warning triangle: Strong winds warning - yellow warning

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Department of Health retweeted
nidirect
@nidirectOct 25
Fallen tree or other obstruction on a road? You can report it online: nidirect.gov.uk/report-obstr… @deptinfra
Illustration of a broken tree blocking a road - Report an obstruction on a road or street online

ALT Illustration of a broken tree blocking a road - Report an obstruction on a road or street online

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The Department is seeking a Non-Executive Chair & 2 Non-Executive Directors to the @WesternHSCTrust and 1 Non-Executive Director & 1 Non-Executive (Finance) Director to the @NHSCTrust The competition is closing at 12pm Monday 26 October 2026. 🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/publication…
A graphic of two people shaking hands with text overlaid which reads: "Public Appointments".

ALT A graphic of two people shaking hands with text overlaid which reads: "Public Appointments".

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Department of Health retweeted
Met Office
@metofficeOct 23
Warnings for strong winds are in place for parts of the UK over the next couple of days. If you are travelling here are some simple steps you can follow to ensure that you stay safe. bit.ly/3VZqfqU #WeatherReady
Be prepared for traveling when it's windy. Listen out for travel updates. Give more room to vulnerable road users. Stick to main routes where you are less likely to be exposed to fallen branches or debris

ALT Be prepared for traveling when it's windy. Listen out for travel updates. Give more room to vulnerable road users. Stick to main routes where you are less likely to be exposed to fallen branches or debris

Driving in windy weather can be extremely hazardous. Gusts of wind can unsettle your vehicle. Grip your steering wheel firmly with both hands, this is particularly important if overtaking.

ALT Driving in windy weather can be extremely hazardous. Gusts of wind can unsettle your vehicle. Grip your steering wheel firmly with both hands, this is particularly important if overtaking.

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2⃣ Two nursing and midwifery initiatives were launched at this year's Chief Nursing Officer Conference aimed at supporting the wider programme of reform underway across health & social care. 🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/news/health…
Minister Butler, Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm and officials holding copies of the Mental Health Nursing Model: Partnering for Wellbeing and Enabling Recovery.

ALT Minister Butler, Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm and officials holding copies of the Mental Health Nursing Model: Partnering for Wellbeing and Enabling Recovery.

Minister Butler with Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm and other Departmental officials holding a copy of the Nursing and Midwifery Toolkit

ALT Minister Butler with Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm and other Departmental officials holding a copy of the Nursing and Midwifery Toolkit

Minister Butler giving his speech at the Chief Nursing Officer conference

ALT Minister Butler giving his speech at the Chief Nursing Officer conference

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🚑 @NIAS999 demonstrated the pace and complexity of calls within their control centre. ⚕️ Paramedics also relayed their experiences directly to the Health Minister
NI Ambulance Service staff pictured speaking with the Health Minister

ALT NI Ambulance Service staff pictured speaking with the Health Minister

NI Ambulance Service staff

ALT NI Ambulance Service staff

NI Ambulance Service staff pictured speaking with the Health Minister

ALT NI Ambulance Service staff pictured speaking with the Health Minister

NI Ambulance Service staff pictured speaking with the Health Minister

ALT NI Ambulance Service staff pictured speaking with the Health Minister

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🗓️ The closing date for applications to the Enhanced Family Support Service grant scheme - a central element of the Together for Families (TfF) programme – is 5pm on Friday 30 October. 🔗 Application form and guidance: health-ni.gov.uk/publication…
A graphic showing a child's drawing of a family. Text overlaid reads: "Enhanced Family Support Service. Applications now open."

ALT A graphic showing a child's drawing of a family. Text overlaid reads: "Enhanced Family Support Service. Applications now open."

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✋👀✅ "Touch, look and check" - the Health Minister is supporting Breast Cancer Now's message. 👇 Minister Butler speaks about the importance of recognising the symptoms this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Improving Health Literacy can make medicines much safer. 💊 5️⃣ Use the Five Moments for Medication Safety tool when you are Starting, Taking, Adding, Reviewing or Stopping a medication (remember STARS), helping you stay informed. #HealthLiteracyMonth 🔗 online.hscni.net/our-work/ph…
Graphic which states Health Literacy Awareness Month with a quote from Angela Carrington, Lead Pharmacist for Medication Safety: “Improving health literacy is fundamental to medication safety. Through the adoption of the 5 Moments for Medication Safety approach across Northern Ireland, we are supporting patients and carers to have the knowledge, confidence and opportunity to ask questions about their medicines at key points in their treatment journey; when starting, taking, adding, reviewing or stopping a medication. By making medicines information clearer, more accessible and easier to understand, we can promote shared decision-making, help prevent medication-related harm and empower people to play an active role in managing their own health.

ALT Graphic which states Health Literacy Awareness Month with a quote from Angela Carrington, Lead Pharmacist for Medication Safety: “Improving health literacy is fundamental to medication safety. Through the adoption of the 5 Moments for Medication Safety approach across Northern Ireland, we are supporting patients and carers to have the knowledge, confidence and opportunity to ask questions about their medicines at key points in their treatment journey; when starting, taking, adding, reviewing or stopping a medication. By making medicines information clearer, more accessible and easier to understand, we can promote shared decision-making, help prevent medication-related harm and empower people to play an active role in managing their own health.

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🤝 The Health Minister met with the Independent Autism Reviewer. 👥 Minister Butler expressed his desire to work collaboratively with Ema Cubitt and his interest in hearing about the outcome of the current monitoring exercise from across all Departments.
Health Minister Robbie Butler and Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler and Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt

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