NI Health

Sophie Crawford is smiling. Her dark hair is tied back, She's wearing a black coat, a black cardigan and a tortoiseshell top. She's in a street. The background is blurred. Some bins and cars are behind her.

Should alcohol minimum pricing be introduced in NI?

The pricing structure is already in place in Scotland and Wales where alcohol cannot be sold for less than 65p per unit.

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Andy looking at the camera. He is wearing a blue shirt with a navy jumper over it. He has grey hair.

'Nothing you can do' - Older patients 'no longer feel protected'

A new report examines how health service pressures are being experienced by older people in NI.

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3 days ago

Michelle O'Neill. She has shoulder length blonde hair, wearing glasses and a brown blazer with brown blouse. Behind her is a blue background.

Nesbitt decision to halt puberty blockers trial is 'disgraceful' - O'Neill

The health minister defends his decision to suspend NI from taking part in the UK-wide trial after a review of gender identity services from Dr Hilary Cass.

3 days ago

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The front entrance of Altnagelvin hospital in Londonderry. A woman in a red coat can be seen walking past a statue while a number of parked cars sit outside the hospital entrance. It is dry and sunny, two trees are in the foreground, a number of hospital buildings in the background.

Tap water access restored at Altnagelvin Hospital

A burst pipe on the Glenshane Road in Londonderry disrupted the hospital's water supply last week.

4 days ago

7 days ago

Mike Nesbitt is wearing a blue shirt, white tie and grey blazer. He has short grey hair and glasses on his face. The background is blurry.

Pay rise for NI health workers not confirmed

The health minister has been unable to confirm if a recommended pay rise will be given to NI health staff for 2026-27.

7 days ago

A close up of a sign outside Altnagelvin Hospital, which says the name of the building in large lettering. It is a tall building with a mix of facades including brown brick and grey cladding.

Hospital patients still without tap water after burst pipe

A burst pipe near the hospital on Tuesday has resulted in precautionary measures remaining in place at the hospital this week.

7 days ago

A man raising a pint of beer to his mouth.

Rise in alcohol deaths in young people concerning, says doctor

Deaths in Northern Ireland caused exclusively by alcohol has increased by 81% in 10 years.

7 days ago

11 Feb 2026

A man with short grey hair, wearing a dark blue hospital gown, photographed from the neck up, he is lying on a white pillow in a hospital bed. Staring at camera with a neutral expression.

UK first as cutting-edge therapy used for 'debilitating' heart condition

A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.

11 Feb 2026

A man with short grey hair, wearing a blue hospital gown, lying on a white pillow in a hospital bed. He is staring at he camera.

'I feel great after pioneering Belfast heart treatment'

Patient hopes new cutting edge heart treatment will dramatically improve his quality of life.

11 Feb 2026

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