The Health and Social Care’s Business Services Organisation (BSO) has today published its Family Practitioner Services General Dental Statistics for Northern Ireland 2024/25. This Accredited Official Statistics report contains high level summary information on activity and payments in relation to General Dental Services (GDS). Information is provided at NI level with further breakdowns presented at both Local Commissioning Group (LCG) and Local Government District (LGD) level.

Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt today officially opened the new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at the Ulster Hospital.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a major funding boost for individuals, bands and groups across Northern Ireland, with the launch of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s 2025/26 Musical Instruments Programme.

The Department of Justice has made a number of appointments to the Northern Ireland Police Fund.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has introduced the draft Adult Protection Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly.