The Department of Health has today published ‘Healthy Child, Healthy Future – Health Review Statistics for Northern Ireland 2024/25’. This annual publication details the coverage and timeliness of preschool health contacts. It reports on the Healthy Child, Healthy Future framework which sets out a programme of child health contacts that every family in Northern Ireland can expect.

The Department for Infrastructure has highlighted the importance of partnership working in its management of flood risk. In recent years, as we have witnessed climate change and the devastating implications it can bring about locally and globally, the importance of flood risk management and the ability to work in partnership with local people, local councils and local businesses is crucial.

This World Stroke Day the Health Minister is reminding people that ‘Every Minute Counts’.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited Kilrea Dental Surgery to recognise the practice’s vital contribution to improving access to Health Service dental care through the Dental Access Scheme (DAS). Since joining the Scheme in 2024 the Kilrea Surgery has treated 3,817 patients. The Minister was accompanied by Chief Dental Officer, Caroline Lappin.

The latest Northern Ireland Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES) statistics were released today by Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA).