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Chief Pharmaceutical Officer at the Department of Health in Northern Ireland. All views my own.
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A graphic with a picture of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. Text beside the graphic reads: โI have now approved payment of the Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental pay deals, backdated to 1 April 2024. Amended pay circulars will be issued immediately to this effect. โI acknowledge that it has been a challenging time for HSC staff as my Department has faced strict financial constraints over the last couple of years and I want to thank trades unions for their engagement and collaboration which has helped secure a full pay deal for all HSC staff. โThe confirmed 2024/25 pay package will see the maintenance of pay parity with England for Health and Social Care staff covered by the Agenda for Change framework. This involves a large proportion of the overall health service workforce in Northern Ireland.โ
The Health Minister has approved payment of the full 12 months of the Health and Social Care (HSC) and Medical and Dental pay deals.
โก๏ธRead more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-minister-provides-further-update-pay
A picture of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt next to text, which reads; โMike Farrar has a long and impressive track record of health service leadership in the United Kingdom and brings considerable experience of healthcare systems in this country and overseas. This will be of great benefit as we tackle the tremendous challenges in health and social care in Northern Ireland. โI have often spoken of my admiration for Peter May whose wisdom, experience, integrity and leadership has proved invaluable during an extremely challenging period for our health and social care systemโ
The Health Minister welcomed the appointment of Mike Farrar as interim Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health.
Minister Nesbitt also paid tribute to the retiring current Permanent Secretary Peter May.
๐health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-minister-welcomes-interim-permanent-secretary-appointment
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The Health Minister welcomed the NI Assemblyโs support for Northern Irelandโs inclusion in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Minister Nesbitt said the bill would "save lives" and reduce pressure on health services.
โก๏ธRead more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-will-save-lives-nesbitt
The Department of Healthโs consultation on the sustainable and cost-effective use of medicines in Northern Ireland is currently open.
The consultation will run for 12 weeks and closes on 26 February 2025.
โก๏ธMore info: health-ni.gov.uk/consultations/โฆ
