DHSSPS News Stories for July 2008
McGimpsey announces Speech and Language therapy Task Force Report
Thursday 03 July 2008
Thursday 03 July 2008
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey today announced the findings of the Speech & Language Therapy Task Force.
Celebrating 60 years of the Health Service in Northern Ireland
Wednesday 02 July 2008
Wednesday 02 July 2008
An Inter-denominational Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving has been held in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast to celebrate 60 years of the Health Service in Northern Ireland.
Health and social reforms on schedule for April 2009
Tuesday 01 July 2008
Tuesday 01 July 2008
The Second Stage of the legislation proposing important reforms for health and social care has today been agreed by the Assembly.
Report of independent review into Omagh fire tragedy published
Tuesday 01 July 2008
Tuesday 01 July 2008
An independent report into a house fire in Omagh on 13 November 2007, in which a family of seven died, found that agencies involved with the family had no indication the tragic event was about to occur.
Legal age to buy tobacco products increases to 18
Monday 30 June 2008
Monday 30 June 2008
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has announced that the age of sale of tobacco products will rise from 16 to 18 from 1 September 2008.
Agenda for Change deadline achieved
Monday 30 June 2008
Monday 30 June 2008
The June deadline for Health and Social Care (HSC) service employers to have all staff on Agenda for Change rates of pay has been achieved.
Importance of safety at bonfires highlighted
Monday 30 June 2008
Monday 30 June 2008
Public Safety Minister Michael McGimpsey today stressed the importance of behaving responsibly around bonfires.