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44,657 referrals affected by Encompass IT problems, including 1,423 suspected cancer cases

Urgent reviews underway after Encompass system failure meant GPs did not receive triage outcomes for tens of thousands of referrals.

31 August 2026
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Health trusts paid private firm over £200,000 each to review care packages

26 August 2026
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Surgeons' Warning Over Delay in Causeway Emergency Surgery Decision

24 August 2026
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No decision yet on Causeway emergency surgery, officials tell Stormont committee

21 August 2026
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Robbie Butler appointed as new Northern Ireland health minister

20 August 2026
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South West Acute Hospital records over 4,000 patients waiting more than 12 hours in six months

19 August 2026
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resigns after clash with UUP leader over Causeway Hospital

19 August 2026
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Campaigner Calls for Dedicated Services for Male Domestic Abuse Victims

17 August 2026
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Campaigners Warn Removing Emergency Surgery Would Trigger Domino Effect at Causeway Hospital

15 August 2026
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Record Attendance at Belfast Fleadh as City Welcomes 1.65 Million Visitors

11 August 2026
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Lagan Valley Hospital Volunteers Mark 60 Years of Fundraising for Patient Care

11 August 2026
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Public consultation opens on restricting promotion of unhealthy food in Northern Ireland

29 July 2026
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Health Minister Visits Specialist Neuromuscular Unit at Lisburn’s Thompson House Hospital

27 July 2026
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Veteran broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77

27 July 2026
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Health Minister Unveils 23 New Ambulances in Fleet Renewal Programme

24 July 2026
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Enniskillen volunteer named NI Breastfeeding Champion 2026

24 July 2026
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Minister urged to fund GP team expansion in Omagh and Fermanagh

24 July 2026
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Health Minister Launches Plan to Boost Breastfeeding Rates

21 July 2026
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Review Backs Single Pathology Agency for Northern Ireland

20 July 2026
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Mental health and physiotherapy staff join Omagh GP practices in £61m programme

16 July 2026
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Fermanagh Hospital Discharges: 67 Patients Left Without Full Care Packages

10 July 2026
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Health Minister Urges Public to Shape New Vaping Rules as 15% of NI Teens Vape

10 July 2026
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Positive Futures marks 30th anniversary with tree planting at Mount Stewart

05 July 2026
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NI Health Minister Launches MenB Vaccination Programme for Adolescents

03 July 2026
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Minister tells health leaders accountability for care failings rests with them

30 June 2026
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Stormont pays tribute to former health chief and ombudsman Tom Frawley

30 June 2026
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Assembly Debates Donaldson Abuse Scandal as Speaker Makes Statement on 2021 Knowledge of Allegations

29 June 2026
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