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Thursday 17 May 2012
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The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety is one of 11 Northern Ireland Departments created in 1999 as part of the Northern Ireland Executive by the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and the Departments (Northern Ireland) Order 1999.
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Edwin Poots MLA was appointed Minister of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in the Northern Ireland Executive on 16 May 2011. Read More

Wednesday 16 May 2012
Health Minister Edwin Poots today officially opened Avalon House in Omagh, a new short break facility for children with disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Wednesday 16 May 2012
Health Minister Edwin Poots, and Education Minister John O’Dowd, have today jointly launched the Women’s Aid Federation Children and Young People’s Strategy – ‘Our Place – Safe Space’.

Tuesday 15 May 2012
Health Minister Edwin Poots has highlighted the often devastating impact a brain injury can have on a person’s life and the lives of their families and friends.
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