Mike Nesbitt6 days agoRecent inquiries demand a clear, direct and robust response, says NesbittMike Nesbitt said the experiences of patients described in the reports had rocked public confidence in the Health & Social Care system.6 days ago14 Jun 2026Days of violence 'a stain on NI's international reputation'International healthcare workers have spoken about threats and intimidation while some fear for their safety.14 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Health minister apologises for 12,000 missing referral lettersThe letters went missing from the new electronic system which holds healthcare records.2 Jun 202628 May 2026£80m ringfenced for most critical hospital waiting listsAccording to the health minister, the money will be used over the next 12 months to reduce the long waits being faced by people with red flag diagnoses. 28 May 202614 May 2026Campaign 'far from over' as minister rules out cervical screening inquiryFor years smear tests at the Southern Health Trust were being wrongly read, leading to missed cancer diagnoses.14 May 202621 Apr 2026Hospital parking charges could be abolished temporarilyAlthough a plan to abolish parking fees was again deferred that move might not become law in time.21 Apr 202620 Apr 2026New emergency clinic part of £8m dental packageHealth Minister Mike Nesbitt says the investment will help ease pressure on hospital emergency departments.20 Apr 202630 Mar 2026Budget uncertainty threatens health services with major cutsPermanent Secretary Mike Farrar claims that another one-year budget would make it almost impossible to deliver savings.30 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Alcohol minimum pricing 'no longer deliverable' before next electionMike Nesbitt described it as a "missed opportunity", saying that an agreement could not be secured.24 Mar 2026...
