Delighted to meet with the Neighbourhood Nursing Team, Hospital at Home Service and Health Visiting & School Nursing Teams Western Trust

A valuable opportunity to hear about the vital services they provide to the community and the challenges they face.

We are holding public workshops as part of our Review of the Protect Life 2 Action Plan on suicide prevention

They are open to all who wish to input. Registration is essential. Book at forms.office.com/e/ptyVaR0kMJ

1/2 NIPEC is hosting a Regional Ethnic Diversity collaborative workshop on behalf of CNO on 28 March. We will be seeking nominations of Nurses, Midwives, AHPs and Support Staff from Global Majority from your HSC Trusts nipec.hscni.net/service/ethnic… CNO Northern Ireland Cathy McCusker RN

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears. Make sure your child is protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by making sure they are up to date with their MMR vaccinations.

More info pha.site/MMR-measles
#measles

Are you interested in a career in Health and Social Care?

Explore nearby job opportunities or learn about career growth for those already in the field with this online talk about careers in Northern Ireland.

Sign up today: ow.ly/ly5I50QqiiK

Today we've published 'Working Collaboratively to Reduce Harm' - RQIA System Inspection of a Local Health and Social Care System, recommending improved communication & collaboration across services, & with patients and families. Find out more: rqia.org.uk/RQIA/files/c1/…

To all my nursing and midwifery colleagues, I am very conscious of the severe pressures that you are working through day and daily in our health service and particularly during this winter.

We will continue to work together to navigate these difficult times.

I want to thank all our #nurses , #midwives & #AHPs for all your work over the last year.

I wish you all a very happy Christmas.

About 1,000 nurses and midwives are expected to graduate from NI universities over the next six months.

This includes more than 700 who are taking part in winter graduation ceremonies this week at Ulster University and Queen's University Belfast 🎓.

Read more here ⬇️
health-ni.gov.uk/news/departmen…

Midwifery offers a fantastic career - interested in returning to practice? Listen to Peggy's story to find out more nipec.hscni.net/nov23-promotin… Hannah McCauley Fiona Bradley Karen Murray CNO Northern Ireland Brenda Kelly Janine Stockdale Linda Kelly, Registered Nurse Kieran McCormick RN Bronagh Scott

The recommendations in this report will have a valuable impact in terms of further developing advanced practice in Northern Ireland, as nurses take on more complex and expert roles.

We were delighted to welcome Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm to the Ulster Hospital 1️⃣ week on from the launch of encompass 🚀

Maria was able to witness how our new digital patient record system is benefitting both staff and patients📲

Department of Health #TeamSET

Are you interested in returning to Midwifery practice? Listen to Rachel's story to find out how to do it nipec.hscni.net/nov23-promotin Karen Murray Fiona Bradley Dr Dale Spence Mary Frances McManus Bronagh Scott Kieran McCormick RN CNO Northern Ireland

Delighted to hear from students, registrants and nursing and midwifery leaders South Eastern Trust about the positive impact that #encompass is having.

Real-time information is informing decision-making and improving the safety and quality of patient care in a way not possible before.

Internationally-educated nurses working in NI have attended a reception hosted by His Majesty The King.

Jonah Atos from the Western Trust, who met King Charles, joined NI and GB colleagues at the reception in Buckingham Palace.

Pics: Ian Jones.

➡️health-ni.gov.uk/news/ni-nurses…

The RCN Nursing Awards Patient's Choice WINNER is Arches district nursing team Belfast.

The team was nominated by patient Janette Connor, who has a rare disease: 'They advocate for me - a voice when I’m too overwhelmed to speak for myself'

rcni.com/nurse-awards

#RCNawards

Great to share information, learning and advice on all matters relating to nursing, midwifery & AHP professions across the 5 countries.

Congratulations Deirdre very important post. Look forward to working with you in your new role.

A thoughtful and engaging event at the launch of Menopause Together Menopause Together NI this week, which I was delighted to attend and support.

On this #WorldMenopauseDay , it's important to be able to have open and frank discussions around women-related issues.

Today is #AlliedHealthProfessionsDay , and I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the fantastic work and valuable contribution of our AHP workforce across the Health and Social Care system. #AHPsDay2023