A new Career and Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery to support professional development and workforce retention has been formally launched.

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has welcomed confirmation from NI Water that it will be in a position to advise of the publication date of independent reports into a number of allegations raised by an external contractor after its Board meeting on 18 December 2025.

More than 700 newly-qualified social workers have taken up posts within Northern Ireland’s Health & Social Care Trusts over the last two-and-a half years.

The Department of Health today published statistics relating to abortions in Northern Ireland 2024/25.

Housing Minister Gordon Lyons and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have announced a collaborative new programme to support young people leaving care and help prevent homelessness.