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Northern Ireland hospitals welcome 26 new Emergency Medicine Consultants to tackle growing pressures
(L-R): Dr Andrew Dobbin, Clinical Director Unscheduled Care, Dr Christina Mulholland ED Consultant, Dr Daniel Mullally ED Consultant, Dr...
May 27, 2025
MEA in Bloom 2025: Community competitions launched to beautify borough and boost biodiversity
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has officially opened entries for the 2025 Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Competitions ,...
May 26, 2025
RNLI launches ‘Float to Live’ campaign to save lives in water emergencies
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched its annual Float to Live campaign, urging the public to adopt a simple yet...
May 25, 2025
Tougher laws proposed to ban handheld mobile phone use while driving in Northern Ireland
In a significant move to enhance road safety, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a 12-week public consultation to...
May 25, 2025
Department of Health launches public engagement events on future of Neurology Services in NI
The Department of Health has announced a series of public events across Northern Ireland as part of its ongoing consultation on the final...
May 25, 2025
Alarming rise in youth vaping in NI: PHA report highlights urgent public health concerns
A groundbreaking report from the Public Health Agency (PHA) has shed light on the escalating issue of vaping among young people in...
May 24, 2025
Northern Trust enhances healthcare accessibility with new hearing support lanyards
Inset: Sarah Cochrane, NHSCT, wearing the I am Deaf lanyard. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has taken a significant step in...
May 24, 2025
Bridgeview Nursing Home crowned Residential Care Home of the Year
Nurse, Ester Ali; Director, Patricia Casement (centre), both of Bridgeview Private Nursing Home in Toomebridge, pictured with Dr. Carla...
May 24, 2025
Northern Trust accused of ignoring community in hospital surgery shake-up
The voices of the community have been “totally disregarded” by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, it has been claimed. That was...
May 22, 2025
Northern Health Trust approves major surgery service overhaul, pending ministerial approval
In a significant step towards reshaping healthcare delivery in Northern Ireland, the Board of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust...
May 22, 2025
New 3G Pitches Enhance Community Sports in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey officially opens the refurbished pitch facilities in Sunnylands along with...
May 22, 2025
Communities Minister urges full reinstatement of Winter Fuel Payment amid welfare reform concerns
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has issued a robust call for the full...
May 21, 2025
Paul Frew calls for urgent reform on NI cancer waiting lists
Paul Frew, DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew, DUP MLA for North Antrim, has delivered a forceful appeal during a Northern Ireland...
May 21, 2025
From Ballymena to Buckingham Palace: County Antrim women honoured at Royal Garden Party
HRH the Princess of Wales speaks to guests, including Franci and Allison. Two remarkable women from County Antrim had the honour of...
May 21, 2025
Northern Ireland to launch first regional Obesity Management Service
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of Northern Ireland’s first Regional Obesity Management Service (ROMS), marking a...
May 21, 2025
Macmillan Unit at Antrim Hospital reaccredited with prestigious quality mark
The Macmillan Unit Team based at Antrim Area Hospital The Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital has once again been awarded the...
May 20, 2025
DfI unveils campaign highlighting child safety risks near buses
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has today launched a powerful new advertising campaign to raise awareness of the dangers children...
May 20, 2025
PHA urges holidaymakers to take precautions for a healthy trip abroad
With the summer travel season approaching, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued timely guidance to help holidaymakers safeguard...
May 19, 2025
Northern Trust board to decide future of general surgery services at upcoming meeting in Ballymena
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust will bring forward a recommendation on the future delivery model of its general surgery service...
May 19, 2025
NICHS offers lifesaving blood pressure checks and launches health programme in Ballymena
(L-R) Ronny McFall, Tesco Community Champion, Colin Crawford MLA, Neil Johnston and Karina Scott, NICHS. Northern Ireland Chest Heart &...
May 19, 2025
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