Professor Cathy Harrison, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Northern Ireland. Hon Professor of Practice at Queen’s University Belfast.
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Wishing all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians & pharmacy teams across the health and social care system in Northern Ireland a very happy Christmas & best wishes for the New Year. Thanks to everyone working over the holiday providing access to medicines, pharmacy advice & services
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The Health Minister has paid tribute to the staff working within health and social care in Northern Ireland this Christmas.
Minister Nesbitt thanked staff and said "what has struck me time and again is the incredible power of people working together."
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A great place to work.
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The @WesternHSCTrust are seeking Clinical Pharmacists (Band 7) to be based at Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Londonderry. Various contracts available.
View the full job description and join the waiting list today: hubs.ly/Q02-w2lW0
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The Department is reminding the public that timely discharge from hospital is better for patients and can help deliver hospital care to those who need it most.
It can also help reduce pressures on health services during the winter period.
➡️More: health-ni.gov.uk/news/timely…
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The Health Minister has asked the public for support easing pressures on health and social care services this winter.
Minister Nesbitt appealed to everyone to "play their part" in what could be an "extremely challenging" period.
➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/minist…
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✨Fantastic news for health research in NI! ✨
A significant investment of £12.6million will help create more opportunities to participate in research for the whole NI population, and in particular, for people less frequently represented in research.
The Health Minister has welcomed investment of £12.6m to establish a Commercial Research Delivery Centre in Northern Ireland.
The Centres are being funded across the UK and will expand capacity to deliver commercial clinical research.
🔗health-ni.gov.uk/news/public…
ALT A graphic showing various kinds of medical research being conducted. Text beside the graphic reads: "£12.6m Clinical Research Investment".
Cathy Harrison retweeted
The Health Minister has welcomed investment of £12.6m to establish a Commercial Research Delivery Centre in Northern Ireland.
The Centres are being funded across the UK and will expand capacity to deliver commercial clinical research.
🔗health-ni.gov.uk/news/public…
ALT A graphic showing various kinds of medical research being conducted. Text beside the graphic reads: "£12.6m Clinical Research Investment".
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We were delighted to visit pharmacy workplaces in the NW yesterday, starting with an extended visit to Altnagelvin Hospital, where we were able to offer our congratulations to @WesternHSCTrust Head of Pharmacy, Dr Anne Friel, who will soon retire after an exceptional career.
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The Department has launched a public consultation on the sustainable and cost-effective use of medicines in Northern Ireland.
The consultation will run for 12 weeks and closes on 26 February 2025.
➡️More info: health-ni.gov.uk/consultatio…
ALT A graphic which shows some medicines stacked on shelves. text beside that reads: "Consultation: Sustainable Use of Medicines Strategy."
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Stay well this winter
Self-care is often the best choice to treat minor illnesses.
pha.site/staywell2024
#LivingWell #StayWell #AMR
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Vaccinations are the best defence against winter viruses
This year, a new vaccination for RSV is being offered to some groups free of charge, in addition to COVID-19 and influenza jabs.
➡️More info, including eligible groups: health-ni.gov.uk/news/vaccin…
Great to see this and thanks to everyone who participated in the Pharmacy Schools Programme teacher training day 👍
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Touching the hearts of our audience here this morning.❤️
Inspiring words from Dr. Cormac Mehigan, Consultant Emergency Medicine @ULHospitalsGroup about his personal Parkinson’s life changing journey.
#AllIslandMedSafety24 #Medsafety24
@IMSN_IE
@PFPS_Ireland
@MOICNI
@RCSI_PopHealth
@healthdpt
Brilliant event, thank you for hosting @IMSN_ie #AllislandMedSafety24 👏👏
Over 250 people attending the #AllIslandMedSafety24 conference today.
Huge support for Medication Safety across the Island of Ireland.
Today is for our patients across the Island of Ireland.
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#AllIslandMedSafety24 #Medsafety24
@IMSN_IE
@PFPS_Ireland
@MOICNI
@RCSI_IrL
@HSELive
@healthdpt
@WHO
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Over 250 people attending the #AllIslandMedSafety24 conference today.
Huge support for Medication Safety across the Island of Ireland.
Today is for our patients across the Island of Ireland.
💙
#AllIslandMedSafety24 #Medsafety24
@IMSN_IE
@PFPS_Ireland
@MOICNI
@RCSI_IrL
@HSELive
@healthdpt
@WHO
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We hear from Ciara Kirke
Clinical Lead, National Medication Safety Programme, @HSELive and
Professor Mike Scott, Director of @MOICNI about The iSIMPATHY Project.
This is about the beneficial outcomes of healthcare efficiencies for patients and efficiencies to health and social care services.
#AllIslandMedSafety24 #Medsafety24
@IMSN_IE
@PFPS_Ireland
@RCSI_IrL
@healthdpt
@WHO
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Inspirational poster presentations from health care professionals across the island of Ireland.
100 posters detailing cutting-edge medication safety projects from local hospitals and clinics. The most innovative among them will be showcased during the ever-popular PEARLs session, where frontline success stories are shared.
#AllIslandMedSafety24 #Medsafety24
@IMSN_IE
@PFPS_Ireland
@MOICNI
@RCSI_IrL
@HSELive
@healthdpt
@WHO
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delighted for @BelfastTrust #MOOP pharmacy team with @karlbloomberg @DrCaroleParsons @Age_NI winning the Community Innovation #ChairmansAwards24 supporting medicines optimisation @cathyharrison00 @Moira29 @QUBPrimaryCare @LouiseB29251870 @Macnair2002S @mccusker_eimear @NIAS999
Delighted to open the first All Island Medication Safety conference in Dublin Castle today. An event dedicated to sharing knowledge, collaboration and improving patient experience.
We hear from Professor Cathy Harrison, Chief Medical Officer @healthdpt
“Collaboration is key. By sharing knowledge, we amplify our impact and reinforce the culture of safety in every hospital and clinic on this island.
“It is essential that we work collaboratively to ensure medication safety is prioritized across our island, and today we have an opportunity to advance this approach for the benefit of every patient we care for.”
#Medsafety24
#HSC
#Makingadifference
@IMSN_IE
@PFPS_Ireland
@MOICNI
@RCSI_PopHealth
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A ‘Pharmacy First for Sore Throat’ Service will run at community pharmacies in NI this winter #winterwell
It will offer advice, clinical assessment and appropriate treatment to those aged 5+ from 1 December.
🔗health-ni.gov.uk/news/sore-t…
@publichealthni @HSC_NI @compharmacyni