@RobbieButlerMLA

Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband to Belinda, Dad to Robyn, Adam, the fun squad and a Granda! Health Minister for Northern Ireland and passionate about people!

 Northern Ireland
Joined June 2018
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Sam McIlwaine - UUP@SamUup811523h
Yesterday my party colleague @RobinSwann_MP raised our lack of budget on the floor of the Commons. We need politicians willing to make the decisions that aren't popular but sorely needed. Our party @uuponline are willing to do that, to work for what is best for Northern Ireland. When, with support of voters, I am elected to Council I will put my years of management and finance decision making to use for the benefit of the Ards Peninsula. I will lobby colleagues at Stormont to ensure whatever is best for Northern Ireland is the course we are on. #LetsGetToWork @PeteWray11 @ards_richard @StrangfordUUP @RobbieButlerMLA
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 22
🤝 The Health Minister met with the Independent Autism Reviewer. 👥 Minister Butler expressed his desire to work collaboratively with Ema Cubitt and his interest in hearing about the outcome of the current monitoring exercise from across all Departments.
Health Minister Robbie Butler and Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler and Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 21
👪 The Department has published the “Children Adopted from Care in Northern Ireland 2025/26” figures. 📊 This bulletin details statistical information relating to children adopted from care during the year ending 31 March 2026. 🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/news/public…
A graphic of a child's hands holding a small house shape, with text overlaid which reads: "Children Adopted from Care NI 2025/26"

ALT A graphic of a child's hands holding a small house shape, with text overlaid which reads: "Children Adopted from Care NI 2025/26"

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Southern Trust@SouthernHSCTOct 21
Our Specialist Community Perinatal Mental Health Team was proud to be part of ‘Let’s Celebrate Specialist Perinatal NI’ at Stormont, recognising the progress made in specialist perinatal mental health care across Northern Ireland. 💜
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 21
🙏 Staff at @NIAS999 were thanked by Health Minister Robbie Butler during a visit in Belfast. 🚑 Minister Butler visited the Integrated Clinical Hub and witnessed the ‘Hear and Treat’ and ‘See and Treat’ triage service. 🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/news/minist…
Pictured L-R: L-R: Neil Sinclair, Chief Paramedic Officer, Michelle Estler, DoH, Health Minister Robbie Butler, Jenny Keane, NIAS CEX.

ALT Pictured L-R: L-R: Neil Sinclair, Chief Paramedic Officer, Michelle Estler, DoH, Health Minister Robbie Butler, Jenny Keane, NIAS CEX.

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
RC of Pathologists@RCPathOct 21
In Belfast yesterday, we were delighted to welcome @healthdpt Minister @RobbieButlerMLA to our Northern Ireland Symposium. Attendees heard about the work to transform Northern Ireland's pathology services, as well as innovation our members are taking forward in their own work.
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 21
The Health Minister has launched two nursing and midwifery initiatives at this year's Chief Nursing Officer Conference aimed at supporting the wider programme of reform underway across health & social care. ➡️health-ni.gov.uk/news/health…
Minister Butler with Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm and other Departmental officials holding a copy of the Nursing and Midwifery Toolkit

ALT Minister Butler with Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm and other Departmental officials holding a copy of the Nursing and Midwifery Toolkit

Minister Butler at the podium giving his speech at the Chief Nursing Officer Conference

ALT Minister Butler at the podium giving his speech at the Chief Nursing Officer Conference

Minister Butler, Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm and officials holding copies of the Mental Health Nursing Model: Partnering for Wellbeing and Enabling Recovery.

ALT Minister Butler, Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm and officials holding copies of the Mental Health Nursing Model: Partnering for Wellbeing and Enabling Recovery.

Minister Butler giving his speech at the Chief Nursing Officer conference

ALT Minister Butler giving his speech at the Chief Nursing Officer conference

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Southern Trust@SouthernHSCTOct 20
From our wards and dispensaries to specialist services and digital innovation, our Pharmacy Technicians make a difference every day. 💊 Thank you. #WorldPharmacyTechnicianDay
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 20
🤝 The Health Minister has met Start360 staff and service users. 🙏 Minister Butler spoke with a small group of mothers about their experiences of loved ones with addictive behaviours. 👏 The Minister praised the "amazing work" done by Start360 supporting people across NI.
Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured outside the offices of Start360 in Belfast with staff from Start360.

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured outside the offices of Start360 in Belfast with staff from Start360.

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 20
❤️ The Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer attended the launch of @BHFNI's "Hearts Need More" report. 📄 Minister Butler and Prof Sir Michael McBride said Department of Health officials would consider the report in detail and explore the recommendations within it.
Pictured at the launch at Parliament Buildings with Health Minister Robbie Butler are Head of BHF NI Fearghal McKinney, Lucy Huffington from Portstewart, who lost her father Garry suddenly to a heart attack in September with Terry Rice from Newry, who lost his husband Derek to a heart attack in February.

ALT Pictured at the launch at Parliament Buildings with Health Minister Robbie Butler are Head of BHF NI Fearghal McKinney, Lucy Huffington from Portstewart, who lost her father Garry suddenly to a heart attack in September with Terry Rice from Newry, who lost his husband Derek to a heart attack in February.

Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Michael McBride with Head of BHF NI Fearghal McKinney.

ALT Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Michael McBride with Head of BHF NI Fearghal McKinney.

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 19
The Department and @MHRAgovuk, have launched a UK-wide consultation on proposals to amend the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, to allow schools to purchase and hold spare Adrenaline Nasal Sprays for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. 👉 More info: health-ni.gov.uk/consultatio…
A graphic showing someone typing on a laptop with text overlaid which reads "Public Consultation".

ALT A graphic showing someone typing on a laptop with text overlaid which reads "Public Consultation".

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🧠 Yesterday I met with our Mental Health Champion, Siobhan O’Neill, to discuss mental health and wellbeing across Northern Ireland. 💬 We covered a range of issues, from prevention and early intervention to crisis management. There is lots of positive work happening, but there is still so much more we can and must do. 💙 I will continue to make the case for increased resources and remain committed to transforming mental health services and wellbeing support across Northern Ireland, for people of all ages and every generation. Prevention matters. Early intervention matters. And ensuring people get the right support at the right time matters. Together, we can make a real difference. #HopeNotFear #MentalHealth #HealthTransformation #MakeNIWork
Robbie with Siobhan ONeil the mental health champion

ALT Robbie with Siobhan ONeil the mental health champion

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 19
👪 The Health Minister has emphasised the "life-changing" power of adoption this Adoption Week in Northern Ireland. ❤️ Minister Butler said the them of "Together We Are Family" showed how every adoption story is unique but bound by love.
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
South Eastern Trust@setrustOct 19
Every family deserves hope, support & the chance to thrive ✨ Our Family Support Service helps families through their toughest times using practical & therapeutic support, including art therapy to help build resilience, strengthen relationships & create brighter futures 🙌 ❤️
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🏃‍♂️🎗️ 5K done! Brilliant to be part of Centra Run Together this morning, alongside Pete Snodden from Cool FM, supporting the fantastic work of Action Cancer. Huge credit to everyone who organised, trained, fundraised and turned out to make today happen. A decade of Centra Run Together is something to celebrate, but the real winners are the people and families who benefit from the incredible work of Action Cancer. A great atmosphere, a great cause and a reminder of what we can achieve when we come together. Well done, everyone! 👏💛 #HopeNotFear #ActionCancer #CentraRunTogether #MakeNIWork
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Josh Housden@JoshHousdenOct 15
🇬🇧 Nowcast UK | House of Commons projection — October 15, 2026 🟥 LAB: 27% | 291 (-120) ➡️ RFM: 23% | 114 (+109) 🟦 CON: 20% | 106 (-15) 🟧 LDM: 10% | 65 (-7) 🟩 GRN: 10% | 9 (+5) 🟨 SNP: 3% | 34 (+25) 🔲 PLC: 2% | 9 (+5) +/- vs. GE2024 🔗 nowcast.uk/projection
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgovOct 16
Public service transformation was discussed when NIO Minister Sarah Owen met with Education Minister @paulgivan, and Health Minister @RobbieButlerMLA. Important discussions demonstrating the importance of UK Government and the Executive working together for people across NI.
Minister Sarah Owen standing for a photo with the Health Minister at Hillsborough Castle.

ALT Minister Sarah Owen standing for a photo with the Health Minister at Hillsborough Castle.

Minister Sarah Owen with the Education Minister at Hillsborough Castle.

ALT Minister Sarah Owen with the Education Minister at Hillsborough Castle.

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 16
"Our ambition must extend beyond responding to mental ill health. "We must also ask what we can do, collectively, to protect and promote good mental health in the first place." The Health Minister Robbie Butler's message at the @publichealthni's Mental Health Conference.
Health Minister Robbie Butler speaks at the Public Health Mental Health Conference

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler speaks at the Public Health Mental Health Conference

Health Minister Robbie Butler speaks at the Public Health Mental Health Conference

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler speaks at the Public Health Mental Health Conference

Health Minister Robbie Butler with attendees at the Public Health Mental Health Conference

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler with attendees at the Public Health Mental Health Conference

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 16
⌚️ "Urgent Care Centres like this help to bring down ED waiting times and are an excellent example of the quality care patients can receive." 👏 Health Minister Robbie Butler praised the work at Lagan Valley Urgent Care Centre after touring the centre. @setrust
Health Minister pictured with staff from the South Eastern Trust at Lagan Valley Urgent Care Centre

ALT Health Minister pictured with staff from the South Eastern Trust at Lagan Valley Urgent Care Centre

Health Minister pictured with staff from the South Eastern Trust at Lagan Valley Urgent Care Centre

ALT Health Minister pictured with staff from the South Eastern Trust at Lagan Valley Urgent Care Centre

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdptOct 16
The Health Minister answered questions at the Older People's Parliament on Thursday. Minister Butler discussed the Neighbourhood Model, older carers and the Age Sector. 📺 Watch here: youtu.be/yqNuxTeog5A?si=0yFs…
Health Minister Robbie Butler at the Older People's Parliament

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler at the Older People's Parliament

Health Minister Robbie Butler at the Older People's Parliament

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler at the Older People's Parliament

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