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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

Thursday 17 May 2012
Long before I became Minister I knew the Health Service faced massive challenges. On my first day, I promised that I wouldn’t be afraid to make tough decisions and I have been true to my word. As a result, my first year in office has been the most eventful of my political career so far.

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’.
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