Uniting Voices. Transforming Health.
Empowering organisations to create a healthier Northern Ireland through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Explore Our Upcoming EventsAbout the Northern Ireland Health Collective
The Northern Ireland Health Collective (NIHC) is a coalition of VCSE organisations dedicated to improving health outcomes across Northern Ireland. A network of networks the NI Health Collective will represent the existing groups, networks and forums in the Health and Social Care field in NI, reducing duplication and ensuring impact. By uniting the voices of health, social care, and community wellbeing groups, we advocate for change, foster collaboration, and amplify the impact of our members.
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Our Focus
Advocacy
We champion the collective voice of VCSE organisations in the Northern Ireland Health Care System driving meaningful policy change.
Education
We empower stakeholders with knowledge about the vital contributions of VCSE organisations.
Collaboration
We connect organisations and foster partnerships that tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes.
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Introducing Northern Ireland’s New Neighbourhood Model for Health and Wellbeing – A Blog by Prof Cathy Harrison
On 31 March 2026, the Health Minister announced the publication of a policy frameworkoutlining the Vision for Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing, marking the beginning of amajor shift in how care...
A New Phase for Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing
A significant policy milestone – and the start of delivery The Department of Health’s publication of the Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing marks a pivotal moment for health...
Making Connections – through IMPACTAgewell®
By Sarah McLaughlin | Executive Director for Health Programmes | Agewell Partnership This is the perfect moment in time to celebrate Social Prescribing Week 2026. The news is full of war, cost of...
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