Minister Nesbitt: Timely discharge is better for patients and our hospitals
The Health Minister is reminding the public that timely discharge from hospital is vital to protect our Health and Social Care (HSC) services this winter. read more
Northern Ireland Executive
Statistics from the Northern Ireland Substance misuse database: 2024/25
The Department of Health today published “Statistics from the Northern Ireland Substance Misuse Database: 2024/25 (Official statistics in development)” report and accompanying statistical tables. read more
Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released 11/12/25
The 2024/25 Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management annual statistics report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). read more
Results from the June Agricultural Census 2025
The results from the June 2025 Agricultural Census have been released today, Thursday 11 December 2025, by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). read more
Prof Ian Young to step down as DoH Chief Scientific Adviser
Department of Health Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar has paid tribute to Professor Ian Young, who is stepping down as the Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser. read more