The latest NI Cancer Waiting Times Statistics once again show delays in cancer treatments across the board. On an annual basis, the waiting times have been largely below target and worsening since at least 2012. Published this morning from the NI Department of Health, the data covers patients access...
Health Minister Robin Swann MLA confirmed today that Northern Ireland is set to be included in Westminster’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill, subject to approval by the NI Assembly. The proposed legislation follows the UK-wide Smokefree Generation Consultation held in late 2023, and it will make it illegal t...
Charity calls for ambitious new Skin Cancer Prevention Strategy to ease the burden on the health service, as half of cases are preventable Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has launched new research showing that the cost of skin cancer diagnosis and treatment in Northern Ireland is over £21m a year, and...
The Northern Ireland Audit Office released a report today on the public health impacts of smoking and vaping. Responding to the report, Cancer Focus NI Chief Executive Richard Spratt comments: “We welcome the audit into public health impacts of smoking and vaping undertaken by the Northern Ireland A...
Disposable (single-use) vapes are set to be banned in the UK, following an announcement from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today. The ruling follows a UK-wide consultation launched by the UK Department of Health and Social Care on smoking and vaping, which ran from 12 October – 6 December, 2023....
