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PRAISE FOR MILITARY HEALTH HEROES ON ARMED FORCES DAY
The work of military health heroes across Northern Ireland should be celebrated as part of Armed Forces Day, Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said today. read more...
[27 June 2009]
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MCGIMPSEY CONDEMNS RACIAL ATTACKS
Social Services Minister Michael McGimpsey has called on communities to join together in rejecting and condemning the disgraceful racial attacks in Belfast. read more...
[17 June 2009]
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McGimpsey moves to reassure public following declaration of global pandemic
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said that the public should be alert but not alarmed following the decision by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare a global pandemic. read more...
[11 June 2009]
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McGimpsey - Committed to services for diabetics
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has outlined his commitment to continuing to provide high quality services for diabetes. read more...
[8 June 2009]
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Two more cases of swine flu confirmed in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has said two more cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Northern Ireland. This brings the total number of cases here to six. read more...
[8 June 2009]
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£2million investment to help nurses get back to the bedside
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has said two more cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Northern Ireland. This brings the total number of cases here to six. read more...
[5 June 2009]
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South Belfast News Platform Article
Europe matters. My party’s European candidate – Jim Nicholson MEP – has reminded us throughout this election that nearly 70% of the legislation coming from Stormont originates in Europe. As Jim has said, “Europe determines the quality of the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe”. This is why voting on 4 June matters. read more...
[29 May 2009]
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Play it safe in the sun - McGimpsey
Conservatives and Unionists Candidate Jim Nicholson, alongside UUP Party colleagues Michael McGimpsey and Sir Reg Empey have embarked on a new initiative attempting to raise awareness for Organ Donation in Northern Ireland. read more...
[28 May 2009]
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Signing up for Organ donation
Conservatives and Unionists Candidate Jim Nicholson, alongside UUP Party colleagues Michael McGimpsey and Sir Reg Empey have embarked on a new initiative attempting to raise awareness for Organ Donation in Northern Ireland. read more...
[27 May 2009]
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Swine flu daily update
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has today updated the Northern Ireland Assembly on the current swine flu situation. read more...
[18 May 2009]
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Military health heroes in the limelight
The unsung heroes caring for Britain’s armed forces and veterans are being asked to step into the limelight. read more...
[14 May 2009]
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McGimpsey announces £17million investment in Health Service dentists
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey today announced 38 additional dentists to resolve access difficulties to health service dentistry across Northern Ireland. read more...
[13 May 2009]
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Government committed to tackling domestic violence - McGimpsey and Goggins
The Government is fully committed to tackling the insidious crime that is domestic violence, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey and Policing and Justice Minister Paul Goggins reaffirmed today.
[12 May 2009]
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Keep swine flu leaflets safe - McGimpsey
Over 800,000 leaflets giving the public important information about swine flu will begin dropping through letter-boxes across Northern Ireland today. The leaflets are part of a UK wide public awareness campaign, which includes television, radio and print advertising. read more...
[8 May 2009]
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Michael McGimpsey welcomes the Queen to Altnagelvin Hospital
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey today welcomed Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to the official opening of Altnagelvin Hospital’s new £33million South Wing Development. read more...
[6 May 2009]
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McGimpsey warns of impact of further efficiency savings
Health and social care services cannot be expected to deliver further savings without hitting patient services, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said today. read more...
[22 April 2009]
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MCGIMPSEY DEMANDS PUBLIC INQUIRY ON CITY AIRPORT
South Belfast Ulster Unionist Assembly Member, Michael McGimpsey has called for a public inquiry to be held regarding the planning application for an extension of the runway at Belfast City Airport. read more...
[25 February 2009]
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Services for sufferers of major trauma to be improved
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has announced plans to improve the care provided to those who suffer major trauma. read more...
[19 February 2009]
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Health Minister launches new way of assessing older peoples needs
Patients in Northern Ireland are to have the same rights as those in England and Wales to pay privately for drugs not currently approved for use in the health service. read more...
[11 February 2009]
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Vulnerable groups to benefit most from spending plans - Michael McGimpsey
Children, the elderly and those with a mental health problem or learning disability will all benefit from increased investment over the next three years. read more...
[11 February 2009]
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Northern Ireland patients allowed to pay for additional drugs - McGimpsey
Patients in Northern Ireland are to have the same rights as those in England and Wales to pay privately for drugs not currently approved for use in the health service. read more...
[21 January 2009]
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The Health and Social Care Reform Bill completes its Assembly process
The Assembly has today given its final approval to important health and social care reforms introduced by Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey. read more...
[12 January 2009]
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Statement from the Health Minister responding to reports of the ambulance depot closure at Knockbracken
Following reports that the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service was planning to close a depot at Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said: “There are no plans to close the ambulance depot at Knockbracken Healthcare Park. Mr Jimmy Spratt is misinformed and is scaremongering. read more...
[13 January 2009]
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Platform Piece by the Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Michael McGimpsey
As we embark on a new year, we all must face up to the harm that alcohol can have on our individual health and on the health of our society. read more...
[5 January 2009]
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McGimpsey Condemns 'viable device' found in South Belfast
Ulster Unionist MLA Michael McGimpsey has condemned the news that a ‘viable device’ has been found in South Belfast. read more...
[6 October 2008]
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Ageing ambulance fleet to be replaced - McGimpsey
Up to 60 new A&E ambulances will be purchased over the next three years as part of a major £17million capital investment in the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS). read more...
[1 October 2008]
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Historic day for Health Service as McGimpsey announces end to prescription charging
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has announced his intention to abolish prescriptions charges in Northern Ireland. read more...
[29 September 2008]
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