Health and Social Care NI

28/08/2025

We're hiring.
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24/08/2025

We are delighted to announce that there are now over 200,000 people across Northern Ireland transforming their healthcare journey with My Care.

With My Care, you can access some of your healthcare information at the click of a button, anytime, any place, anywhere.

Join the thousands of people who feel more empowered in their healthcare journey and sign up now!

Click here to view our quick guide on signing up: My Care log-in tip sheet

Visit the website here: https://dhcni.hscni.net/digital-portfolio/encompass/my-care/

If you require any further support, contact the My Care helpdesk on: mycarehelpdesk@hscni.net or call 028 9536 8180

*Please note: My Care is only available in secondary care (your specialist in the hospital or community setting) This means primary care such as GP appointments or test results arranged by your GP will not be displayed.*

22/08/2025

We are pleased to offer a series of in person and online seminars to provide further information about the Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHWB) Framework which will take place as follows:-

In person Seminars:
• Wednesday 27th August at 10.30am to 12.30pm – Boardroom, Tower Hill, Armagh BT61 9DP
• Friday 29th August at 10.30am to 12.30pm – Committee Room 4, County Hall, 182 Galgorm Road, Ballymena BT42 1QB
• Monday 1st September at 2pm to 4pm – Boardroom, Gransha Park House, 15 Gransha Park, Clooney Road, Londonderry BT47 6FN
• Thursday 4th September at 2pm to 4pm – Conference Room, CR2, 12-22 Linen Hall Street, Belfast BT2 8BS
Online Seminars:
• Thursday 28th August from 2pm to 4pm
• Monday 8th September from 10am to 12pm
• Thursday 11th August from 2pm to 4pm
• Thursday 11th August from 6pm to 8pm
• Friday 12th September from 10am to 12pm
• Monday 15th September from 6pm to 8pm.

The online seminars will take place on Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to avail of any of these information seminars, please register your interest by emailing the Regional Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHWB) Team at the following email address Regional.EHWB@hscni.net indicating which seminar you would like to attend.

More info - https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/consultations/consultation-hsc-children-and-young-peoples-emotional-health-and-wellbeing-framework

07/08/2025

Did you know there are Apps that could help with your breast feeding journey?

Some provide advice for medical conditions and others provide a community for support.

Search the HSC Apps library here:
https://apps4healthcareni.hscni.net/en-GB/search?search=breast%20feeding&sortBy=Relevance

07/08/2025

My Care is the patient platform which gives you access to your health and care records via desktop or mobile app.

Do you want to know how to access your healthcare information at the touch of a button? 📲

Join us at one of our stops on our My Care roadshow:

📱 Learn more about the new app
⬇️ Get help downloading it
🩺 Access key parts of your health record anytime

Info below 👇

05/08/2025

**Join our Pharmacy and Safe Use of Medicines Engagement Advisory Group**

Have your say on how Pharmacy services are delivered and how medicines are managed safely in Northern Ireland.

By getting involved, you will:
✔️ Help improve the experience for people who use pharmacy services and ensure the safe use of medicines.
✔️ Help our Pharmacy team understand how to provide better pharmaceutical services and safer use of medicines.
✔️ Have your voice heard.

Find out more - https://consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/hsc/pharmacy-personal-public-advisory-group/ or email: sppgpharmacyengagementadvisorygroup@hscni.net or tel: 028 9536 3513 by 26 September 2025.

03/08/2025

Had cataract surgery? 👁️
Your follow-up might be even easier.

Our Post-Operative Cataract Review & Assessment Scheme lets eligible patients have their after-care with a local community optometrist.

No hospital trip, just the same expert support closer to home.

Get all the details here 👉 http://bit.ly/4lZ1GYt

01/08/2025

**Investment in GP practices**

Patients of Cuilcagh Medical Centre in Derrygonnelly will benefit from improved practice facilities following a relocation of the practice in January 2025 to new premises in Creamery Road, Derrygonnelly.

The new premises has improved clinical space for staff and GP trainees including two clinical consulting rooms, an interview room for counselling, a treatment room and improved reception, admin and staff facilities along with patient parking.

The project was funded through the Department of Health’s Primary Care Infrastructure Development Programme (PCID) and was developed in conjunction with the GP Practice.

Martin Hayes, Programme Director of PCID said: “Supporting investment to increase capacity in GP practices is a key priority us. I am delighted this investment is making a difference to staff and patients.”

01/08/2025

We're hiring.
Apply now 👉 https://jobs.hscni.net/

25/07/2025

If you suspect you have shingles, early treatment can significantly reduce your symptoms and the risk of complications.

Through Pharmacy First, you can now receive a free consultation and treatment for shingles at one of 50 participating community pharmacies across Northern Ireland without needing a GP appointment.

Early intervention is key:
• Free private consultation with a trained pharmacist
• Antiviral medication provided if appropriate
• Expert advice and symptom management

Available to those aged 18 or over.

Find out more here:
https://bit.ly/454j6M1

22/07/2025

Over 150,000 people across Northern Ireland have signed up for MyCare.

MyCare is a secure digital patient portal — part of the encompass rollout — that lets you view parts of your hospital medical record online.

Through MyCare you can:
📋 Check appointments
💊 See your medications
🧪 View some test results

To get started, you’ll need a nidirect account.
Watch 👇 or
🔗 Learn more here: https://dhcni.hscni.net/digital-portfolio/encompass/my-care/

17/07/2025

If you work in health or social care and specifically in delivering MSK-related services — we want to hear from you.

💬 Your feedback will help shape future MSK support across primary, secondary and community care.

We’re promoting a vital research project by Versus Arthritis to improve musculoskeletal (MSK) healthcare across Northern Ireland.

MSK conditions include:
🔹 Arthritis
🔹 Osteoarthritis
🔹 Back, neck and joint pain
🔹 Sports and injury-related issues

These conditions affect 1 in 4 people and can have a serious impact on mobility, pain, independence and mental health.

📋 If you work in health or social care and have experience with MSK services — we want to hear from you.
💬 Your feedback will help shape future MSK support across primary, secondary and community care.

🕒 The survey takes 15–20 mins and includes a save option so you can pause and return.

🔗 Mapping MSK services in NI – HCP Questionnaire
https://surveys.versusarthritis.org/s/NIHCPQuestionnaire/