07/08/2024
Health Minister Expresses His Support For Health Care Staff
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has expressed his support for health and social care staff following recent racist attacks and intimidation in Northern Ireland.
Minister Nesbitt said: "We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated health and social care workforce here. They truly are the backbone of the NHS, but I am both saddened and appalled that we have staff who are feeling vulnerable and unwelcome at this time.
"Let me be very clear, you are welcome and deeply valued. We recognise and appreciate the role you play in our communities and are grateful for the vital contribution you make to patients and society every day.
"We must all stand together to reject the reprehensible behaviour and violence we have seen in recent days – there can be no justification for racism or xenophobia.
"I am very proud of the diversity within our health service and want all staff to know that you have my full support."
The health, safety and wellbeing of health and social care staff is always a priority. HSC employers are continuing to provide support for staff as needed.
Minister Nesbitt said: "We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated health and social care workforce here. They truly are the backbone of the NHS, but I am both saddened and appalled that we have staff who are feeling vulnerable and unwelcome at this time.
"Let me be very clear, you are welcome and deeply valued. We recognise and appreciate the role you play in our communities and are grateful for the vital contribution you make to patients and society every day.
"We must all stand together to reject the reprehensible behaviour and violence we have seen in recent days – there can be no justification for racism or xenophobia.
"I am very proud of the diversity within our health service and want all staff to know that you have my full support."
The health, safety and wellbeing of health and social care staff is always a priority. HSC employers are continuing to provide support for staff as needed.
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 September 2021
£8.7m Boost For Mental Health Services
Charitable and community mental health services are set to benefit from a new £8.7 million support grant, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.
£8.7m Boost For Mental Health Services
Charitable and community mental health services are set to benefit from a new £8.7 million support grant, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.
05 July 2021
£10m Mental Health Support Fund Officially Opens
A new £10 million fund to assist mental health support organisations has been officially opened by Health Minister Robin Swann.
£10m Mental Health Support Fund Officially Opens
A new £10 million fund to assist mental health support organisations has been officially opened by Health Minister Robin Swann.
11 November 2022
Dept Of Health 'Shares The Frustration" Of NI Health Care Staff
The Department of Health (DoH) has said that it "shares the frustration" of NI health care staff as nurses across the UK vote for strike action in a pay dispute. The DoH said that acknowledges the outcome of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) ballot on industrial action.
Dept Of Health 'Shares The Frustration" Of NI Health Care Staff
The Department of Health (DoH) has said that it "shares the frustration" of NI health care staff as nurses across the UK vote for strike action in a pay dispute. The DoH said that acknowledges the outcome of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) ballot on industrial action.
05 June 2025
PHA And CDHN Launch Programme To Tackle Health Inequalities
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging community and voluntary organisations across Northern Ireland to apply for its Elevate Mentoring and Grants programme, designed to help tackle health inequalities at a local level. The programme, coordinated by the Community Development and Health Network (CDHN), is now open for applications.
PHA And CDHN Launch Programme To Tackle Health Inequalities
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging community and voluntary organisations across Northern Ireland to apply for its Elevate Mentoring and Grants programme, designed to help tackle health inequalities at a local level. The programme, coordinated by the Community Development and Health Network (CDHN), is now open for applications.
25 October 2024
Health Minister Unveils New Initiative To Tackle Health Inequalities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of Live Better, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing health inequalities in Northern Ireland. The program will initially focus on neighbourhoods in Belfast and L'Derry, with plans to expand to other communities if successful.
Health Minister Unveils New Initiative To Tackle Health Inequalities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of Live Better, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing health inequalities in Northern Ireland. The program will initially focus on neighbourhoods in Belfast and L'Derry, with plans to expand to other communities if successful.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.