Robbie Butler MLA
@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
Department of Health
@healthdpt
10h
🫶 "It's made a difference to me today." 👏 The Health Minister Robbie Butler thanked Gatelodge Cafe staff for their warm welcome and for showing him how @steppingni is helping support people with learning disabilities into training, employment and community participation.
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt
Nov 3
🤝 The Health Minister met with the @TeenageCancer Trust at Stormont. 🧒They discussed cancer care and support for teenagers and young adults aged 15 to 24 in Northern Ireland.
Pictured L-R: Health Minister Robbie Butler, Sian James, Devolved Nations Manager for Policy and Public Affairs, Teenage Cancer Trust and Elaine McTavish, Devolved Nations Manager for Health Engagement, Teenage Cancer Trust.

ALT Pictured L-R: Health Minister Robbie Butler, Sian James, Devolved Nations Manager for Policy and Public Affairs, Teenage Cancer Trust and Elaine McTavish, Devolved Nations Manager for Health Engagement, Teenage Cancer Trust.

Pictured L-R: Health Minister Robbie Butler, Sian James, Devolved Nations Manager for Policy and Public Affairs, Teenage Cancer Trust and Elaine McTavish, Devolved Nations Manager for Health Engagement, Teenage Cancer Trust.

ALT Pictured L-R: Health Minister Robbie Butler, Sian James, Devolved Nations Manager for Policy and Public Affairs, Teenage Cancer Trust and Elaine McTavish, Devolved Nations Manager for Health Engagement, Teenage Cancer Trust.

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Delighted to speak at the @RCOTNIreland Manifesto launch at Stormont today. OTs make a huge difference, supporting independence and helping people live life to the full. Thomas, a young Belfast man with cerebral palsy, delivered the speech of the day. His wheelchair has helped him live his best life, and he now supports other young people with disabilities through health and fitness. A brilliant reminder of what the right support can achieve. 💜
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Robbie speaking at Stormont

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Cliona speaking at Stormont

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Joanne Sansome@joanne_sansome
Nov 3
🚨There is less than a week for this data collection … closing on the 7th November, that is a short timeframe @healthdpt @RobbieButlerMLA 🚨
Department of Health
@healthdpt
Nov 3
👀 The Northern Ireland Sight Test Survey is taking place from 1-7 November 2026. 📄 The information gathered will help inform future planning and development of eye care services. 🔗 Take part: bso.hscni.net/directorates/o…
A picture of someone having an eye test with text overlaid which reads: "NI Sight Survey test, 1-7 November 2026"

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt
Nov 2
✅ "This is a milestone and a game-changing moment for women's healthcare." 👩 The Health Minister Robbie Butler has announced £1.95m of funding for endometriosis services in Northern Ireland. 🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/news/ps195m…
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💛 Good to spend time at Belfast City Hospital today, meeting staff and seeing the new Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery platform in action. Since May, 130 patients have benefited from robotic-assisted surgery. Our £1.95m investment will strengthen specialist centres, improve local services and introduce a new Regional Endometriosis Pathway. We are making progress on waiting times, but I recognise the challenges remain. There is still a journey ahead, not just in endometriosis care but across women’s health. We must be ambitious, honest about the gaps and determined to deliver better. Women deserve better. Right care, right place, right time. #HopeNotFear #WomensHealth
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Robbie with BCH Consultants

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
UTV Live News@UTVNews
Nov 2
A £2.4m Da Vinci robot (funded through charitable donations) has been operating within the Belfast Trust's gynaecology unit since May & has performed 130 surgeries - 105 on women with complex endometriosis Dr Hans Nagar is one of four consultants trained to use the technology
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt
Nov 2
👏 "This OT Week, let's celebrate the power of participation and the incredible role Occupational Therapists play." 🙏 The Health Minister has paid tribute to Occupational Therapists as part of Occupational Therapy Week.
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Endometriosis can affect every aspect of a woman’s life. Behind every diagnosis are real people, often living with significant pain, uncertainty and far too long a wait for answers and treatment. Women deserve better. This £1.95 million investment is an important step towards improving access to diagnosis, specialist treatment and support, closer to home and through a regional pathway. There is still much to do, and we cannot afford to stand still. Every improvement we make today matters to the women who need these services now and to those who will depend on them in the years ahead. Our focus must remain clear: listening, improving access and delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time. #Endometriosis #HealthReset #Transformation #HopeNotFear
Marie-Louise Connolly@mlchealth
Nov 2
Women’s Health NI and a first to treat chronic endometriosis #DaVinci5 @endowarriorsni @EndometriosisUK bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98r…
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Our firefighters provide emergency response cover 24 hours a day 365 days a year. They do so often at personal risk. The last thing they need or deserve is to face threat or attack whilst they do their job. Those who think it's fun to target fireworks at appliances or crews should be dealt with severely
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
@NIFRSOFFICIAL
Nov 1
Between 6pm on 31/10/26-1am on 1/11/26 NIFRS responded to 89 operational incidents. Several were Halloween related-23 involving bonfires. At 6 incidents fireworks were intentionally directed at attending Crews; no damage/injuries resulted and operational response was maintained.
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Devastated to hear of the passing of @ciaramageean this morning. Ciara was an inspiration to so many, not only as an incredible athlete but through the courage, honesty and dignity with which she faced her cancer diagnosis. Her openness and humanity throughout her journey will have brought strength and comfort to so many others. A truly remarkable woman who leaves a lasting legacy. My heartfelt thoughts are with her husband, family and friends at this very sad time. 🤍
Ciara Mageean smiling after her race

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Ulster Unionist Party
@uuponline
Oct 30
❄️ Let's work together to protect our Health Service this winter The six Health and Social Care Trusts and the Public Health Agency have published their Winter Surge plans, setting out how services will respond to the extra pressure winter brings. Health Minister Robbie Butler said: "We must all work together to protect our Health Service this winter." Small, simple steps make a big difference 👇 💉 Get your vaccine if you're eligible 🏠 Help with hospital discharge when you or a family member are well enough to go home 💊 Get help early and from the right place. That may be your GP or community pharmacist rather than a hospital 🧣 Take steps to stay well 📋 A new Surge Oversight Programme Board will also give the Department stronger oversight of how the plans are delivered. 🙏 The Minister added: "I would also appeal to the public to please be patient and respectful with our staff as they deal with the increased demand and strive to treat the sickest quickest."
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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt
Oct 29
🗣️ The Health Minister spoke with @RCSLTNI representatives on the importance of speech and language therapy. 💷 Minister Butler reiterated his desire to continue with significant investment in training speech and language therapists to support long-term workforce sustainability.
Health Minister Robbie Butler and Chief Allied Health Profession Officer Prof Michelle Tennyson pictured with representatives from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy NI

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt
Oct 29
📄 The @BSI_UK hosted the Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer to launch its new standard on "Suicide and the workplace." 🗣️ Minister Butler and Prof Sir Michael McBride spoke at the launch event.
Health Minister Robbie Butler, Chief Medical Officer Prof Sir Michael McBride and Mental Health Champion Prof Siobhan O'Neill pictured with attendees at a BSI event at Stormont Hotel

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Public Health Agency@publichealthni
Oct 29
It was a pleasure to welcome Health Minister Robbie Butler to the Public Health Agency where, along with meeting staff and members of the Board, the Minister took the opportunity to encourage people to get their winter vaccines. 👇
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Delighted to meet Young Lives vs Cancer yesterday to discuss how we can work together to better support young people and their families with a cancer diagnosis. Their work is unquestionably valuable and makes such a difference when children and young people deserve our very best effort. Keep up the great work guys and I look forward to engaging again soon. 💜
Robbie with young lives versus cancer reps at DEPT HQ

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt
Oct 29
The Health Minister attended the PPI Ignite Network event at @QUBelfast The event brought together those with an interest in civic involvement in health and social care research across NI and beyond
Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured outside QUB with attendees at the PPI Ignite Network event

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Joanne Sansome@joanne_sansome
Oct 28
Thank you to the Health Minister @RobbieButlerMLA @healthdpt for coming to the cafe… We have many more conversations ahead… #PPI_Matters #PPI_Iggnite @QUBelfast
Myself & the Health Minister in conversation

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt
Oct 27
🤝 Health Minister Robbie Butler visited the @BelfastTrust Centralised Outpatient Booking Office. 📅 The Trust books over 2.1 million outpatient appointments every year, supported by a dedicated team of 97 staff who help coordinate appointments across its hospital sites.
Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

ALT Health Minister Robbie Butler pictured with Belfast Trust staff at the Centralised Outpatient Booking Office at the Royal Victoria Hospital

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Robbie Butler MLA retweeted
Joanne Sansome@joanne_sansome
Oct 26
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone (with a reservation) on Wednesday Afternoon for 🫖&☕️ and maybe a wee sweet treat served with plenty of conversation #PPI_IgniteNetwork @QUBelfast
Connecting Conversations Event Flyer (fully booked)

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A little snap of the room, it’s all happening in (many chairs and bistro tables and a projector screen)

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