Wells quits over child abuse in gay marriage comments
Northern Ireland’s Health Minister has quit after sparking controversy over comments about gay marriage. Jim Wells is to step down from the Stormont Executive on May 11. In a statement,
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New online tool to help access NI mental health services
Northern Ireland Health Minister, Jim Wells, has launched a new online service that provides easier access to information about mental health services across Northern Ireland. The new service will provide
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Wells apologies for gay marriage & child abuse gaffe
Northern Ireland’s Health Minister has apologised for controversial remarks he made about gay marriage and child abuse at an election husting. Democratic Unionist Jim Wells faced a storm of criticism
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NI conference to focus on health and social care delivery
A conference taking place in Belfast aims to provide a timely opportunity to discuss the future of health and social care provision in Northern Ireland. The event will take place
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New prison college offers hope to NI young offenders
A new college for young offenders at Hydebank Wood in Belfast has been opened by the Northern Ireland Prison Service. The college, for 18-21 year old young men, will address
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Northern Ireland suicide rates showing signs of decline
The most recent figures show suicide rates in Northern Ireland are declining, but Health Minister Jim Wells has warned against complacency. Mr Wells was speaking as he chaired the 11th
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Wells launches revised Standards for NI nursing homes
Northern Ireland Health Minister Jim Wells has launched revised care standards for nursing homes. The standards set out the minimum requirements that providers of these services must achieve. They also
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NI survey calls for feedback on palliative care experiences
A public engagement programme is underway inviting patients, carers and families in Northern Ireland to share their experiences of care to help improve services for people with non-curable and serious illnesses. During
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DUP issues cuts warning amid NI welfare reform row
Sinn Fein has refused to settle a dispute over welfare reform which threatened the devolved government institutions in Northern Ireland until after the General Election, the Democratic Unionists claimed. Republicans
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Labour would include Kincora abuse in UK-wide probe
Labour has said it would include the sexual abuse of boys in the notorious Kincora home in a UK-wide inquiry if it wins the General Election. A former Army intelligence
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