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🙌 "This is going to affect, in a positive way, every single community in this little country". 💷 Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, with @macmillancancer, has unveiled a £2 million Cancer Charities Grant Scheme for 2025/26. 👉 Read more: https://t.co/JP16igm52p

Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December we’re highlighting the vital role that simple actions play in helping to prevent the spread of HIV. Find out more at https://t.co/ycdgqun3Ak @healthdpt @commonyouth_ @PositiveLife_NI

💷 A major £2m Cancer Charities Grant Scheme for 2025/26 has been unveiled by the Department of Health and @macmillancancer 🤝 The grant scheme has been co-designed in partnership with the Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition. 👉 Read more: https://t.co/JP16igm52p

The Health Minister met with Huw Edwards, CEO of @_ukactive, to discuss opportunities to integrate physical activity into our health services. Minister Nesbitt highlighted a key public health priority in NI is to create the conditions for people to adopt healthier behaviours.

🎄 A warm welcome from adults, parents/carers and staff at Woodlawn House, Dungannon. 🫶 The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt heard how the statutory @SouthernHSCT nursing facility provides short breaks for adults with a Learning Disability aged 18+.

👠👟 The Souls of Our Shoes exhibition by the All-Ireland Mothers’ Union marks the start of this year’s #16DaysofActivism Health Minister Mike Nesbitt heard about the initiative's campaign to bring an end to domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

📺 A new animation has been launched by @careopinion NI to encourage the public to share their experience of care. 💻 Giving feedback enables the health and social care system to make improvements for everyone. @publichealthni

The Health Minister launched the ‘Healthy Futures’ Obesity Strategic Framework today. It encourages all Departments to work collectively to support people in NI to improve their diet, do more exercise and reduce harm caused by obesity. ➡️ Read more: https://t.co/uV6Ddb0q5h

Ministers @Justice_NI & @healthdpt have signed the White Ribbon Charter with @NiRibbon supporting #16Days campaign against gender-based violence. If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse contact @dsahelpline - 0808 802 1414 for free confidential advice, 24/7

🖊️The Health and @Justice_NI Ministers signed the White Ribbon Charter with @NiRibbon supporting the #16Days campaign against gender-based violence. Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the first day of #16Days If you've been

The Health Minister has welcomed major progress in reducing endoscopy waiting lists. ✅ Lists now at their lowest point since before the COVID-19 pandemic. ➡️ Read more: https://t.co/iiS9VfYjHM @setrust @WesternHSCTrust

The Health Minister has reassured parents and carers that plans are in place for winter pressures in paediatric units 🧒 Minister Nesbitt visited paediatric staff at Altnagelvin Area Hospital @WesternHSCTrust 🧑‍⚕️ 👉 Read more: https://t.co/5VGog3TAsM

We are proud to share that NIFRS is now Communication Access accredited through @RCSLT. This ensures that when you contact us, you’ll be heard, respected, and understood, regardless of your communication difference. Read more: https://t.co/lkyhHMgwsL

The Chief Professional Officers are encouraging health and social care staff to protect themselves against flu this winter and take up the offer of vaccination. 👉 Read more: https://t.co/UE8w95WVNN

The Health Minister attended the 30th Regional Sexual Health Conference. The Minister thanked those who contribute to improving sexual health outcomes highlighted the Department's Sexual Health Action Plan. @BelfastTrust

This Self-Care Week, the Department is reminding the public to play their part in staying healthy and well this winter Minister Nesbitt said: "Any steps that we can take, no matter how small, can make a big difference." 👉 Read more: https://t.co/TzFSkTOyEo @SelfCareForum