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Vulnerable babies in Northern Ireland to receive first long-acting injection against RSV
Babies born very prematurely in Northern Ireland will, from this Autumn, be offered a new long-acting injection to protect against...
6 days ago


Stewart Suite opens at Hollybank, Magherafelt in tribute to respected former manager
Connor Stewart cuts the ribbon to officially open the Stewart Suite at Hollybank short break unit. A new facility named in memory of a...
Jul 11


Health Minister launches “Reset Plan” to reshape Northern Ireland’s health and social care system
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health and social care services in Northern Ireland are entering a ‘watershed’ year, with the Department of...
Jul 9


Antrim neonatal nurse wins prestigious award for staff leadership and innovation
A dedicated nurse from Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit has been formally recognised for her outstanding commitment to professional...
Jul 8


‘Critical need’: MP urges action as Trust warns of delays to vital mental health centre in Antrim
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s planned new £143m mental health facility in Antrim remains at a standstill without...
Jun 28


Northern Trust reports 13,000 emergency patients in May – many waiting over 12 hours
Antrim Area Hospital Emergency Department (ED) The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has reported 8,307 patients seeking treatment in...
Jun 27


Sinn Féin urges cross-border health integration to tackle waiting lists and workforce pressures
Sinn Féin North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan Philip McGuigan MLA has welcomed the launch of Sinn Féin’s latest health policy discussion...
Jun 26


“Even one is too many”: Northern Trust takes stand against abuse with body-cam trial
A 12-week pilot introducing body-worn cameras for healthcare staff in the Emergency Department at Antrim Area Hospital has been approved...
Jun 26


Calm, cuddles and connection at Cullybackey baby massage group
The Baby and Me parent group in Cullybackey is led by health visitor Loretta Hegarty and student health visitor Mary Donnelly. Mums and...
Jun 22


Better days Programme brings hope to thousands living with chronic pain in Northern Ireland
Amanda McAuley and Breige Conway More than 2,000 people suffering from chronic pain have found new ways to live better lives thanks to...
Jun 21


Northern Trust launches bereavement support booklet for adults with learning disabilities
Members of the Northern Trust’s Palliative Care and Learning Disability Working Group with the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Jun 21


Health Minister opens new Urgent Care Centre at Ulster Hospital
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has officially opened the new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at the Ulster Hospital, marking a significant step in...
Jun 19


Health Minister introduces groundbreaking Adult Protection Bill to Assembly
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has introduced a landmark piece of legislation to the Northern Ireland Assembly...
Jun 18


Construction begins on £5.7m Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit at Antrim Area Hospital
Members of the design and construction team of a new Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit joined Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh,...
Jun 14


A legacy of hope: Whiteabbey Hospital staff honour Laurie Hogan with donation to ICU charity
Linda Hogan and her colleagues from Whiteabbey Hospital who helped to raise money for the Revive ICU Fund. Staff from Whiteabbey...
Jun 14


Ballymena nurse Aaron Smyth wins prestigious award for innovation in learning disability care
Nurse Aaron Smyth presented with his award by Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health, Maria McIlgorm (left), and Executive Director...
Jun 13


Health Minister and Chief Officers condemn racist violence against HSC staff
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a strong condemnation of the recent wave of racist violence in Northern Ireland, expressing his...
Jun 13


Reports to Yellow Card Scheme surge in Northern Ireland, annual report reveals
Northern Ireland’s Yellow Card Centre has reported a significant rise in the number of people alerting authorities to suspected safety...
Jun 12


Robin Swann wins commitment for NI input on new UK medicine laws
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has this week secured a promise from the UK Government that health leaders in Northern Ireland will be...
Jun 7


Northern Trust leading the way to greener future for health service
Northern Trust staff Jonathan Eady, Stacey McKnight, Naomi Potts, Nigel McIlroy and Kate Agnew. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust...
Jun 7
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