Mike Nesbitt1 day ago£80m ringfenced for most critical hospital waiting listsAccording to the health minister, the money will be used over the next 12 months to reduce the long waits being faced by people with red flag diagnoses. 1 day ago14 May 2026Campaign 'far from over' as minister rules out cervical screening inquiryFor years smear tests at the Southern Health Trust were being wrongly read, leading to missed cancer diagnoses.14 May 202621 Apr 2026Hospital parking charges could be abolished temporarilyAlthough a plan to abolish parking fees was again deferred that move might not become law in time.21 Apr 202620 Apr 2026New emergency clinic part of £8m dental packageHealth Minister Mike Nesbitt says the investment will help ease pressure on hospital emergency departments.20 Apr 202630 Mar 2026Budget uncertainty threatens health services with major cutsPermanent Secretary Mike Farrar claims that another one-year budget would make it almost impossible to deliver savings.30 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Alcohol minimum pricing 'no longer deliverable' before next electionMike Nesbitt described it as a "missed opportunity", saying that an agreement could not be secured.24 Mar 202621 Mar 2026'Love many, trust few' - NI parties still pursue Westminster dalliancesThe DUP have hosted Robert Jenrick this week, it's the latest link between NI parties and Westminster.21 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Should 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.19 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Nesbitt decision to halt puberty blockers trial is 'disgraceful' - O'NeillThe 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.16 Feb 2026...
