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Ballymena Walking for Health Group bolsters local support for Parkinson’s UK with £2500 donation
Representative of the Ballymena Walking Group pictured handing over a cheque for £2500 to Vice-Chair of the Ballymena and District...
May 18, 2025
Minister calls on public to support health service by prioritising personal health and wellbeing
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has made a direct appeal to the people of Northern Ireland, urging them to take greater personal...
May 18, 2025
Ballymoney lights up to show support for mental health
More than 200 people took to the streets of Ballymoney in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 17th May, to show solidarity with...
May 17, 2025
Philip McGuigan urges immediate action on gambling harm treatment in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has issued a stark warning to the Northern Ireland Executive following the...
May 17, 2025
Big Lunch at Ballymena Livestock Market celebrates and supports farming families
Event organisers from NHSCT and Ballymena Livestock Mart with representatives from the various organisations who took part in the Big...
May 17, 2025
Ministers welcome cross-border collaboration on innovation in healthcare and medicines optimisation
(L-R): Dr Glenda Fleming, MOIC; Professor John R Scott, HIHI; Professor Cathy Harrison, DoH; Minister Alan Dillon; Health Minister Mike...
May 16, 2025
Autism prevalence among school-aged children in NI reaches 5.9%, Department of Health reports
The Department of Health has today (Thursday 15th May) released its annual report, The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers...
May 15, 2025
ASCERT warns Northern Ireland teens against using alcohol and drugs to cope with exam stress
As exam season grips students across Northern Ireland, leading harm reduction charity ASCERT has issued a stark warning to young people...
May 15, 2025
RNLI Lifeguard rescues surfer from rip current at Portrush East Strand
RNLI Lifeguard Anna Wright Photo: Michael Jess A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguard came to the aid of a surfer caught...
May 15, 2025
Choice Housing and Rio Ferdinand Foundation launch youth empowerment programme in Ballymena
Darryl Forsythe and Sarah Millar from the Rio Ferdinand Foundation (RFF) pictured with participants Lilee-Grace Gourley (left) and...
May 15, 2025
Northern Ireland announces record investment in Health and Social Care Workforce training
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced an unprecedented investment in Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care (HSC) workforce, with...
May 14, 2025
RNLI issues vital water safety advice as sunny spell continues in Northern Ireland
With temperatures soaring and a sunny spell expected to stretch into the weekend, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is...
May 14, 2025
NI introduces regional breast cancer assessment system to tackle waiting time disparities
In a landmark reform to improve patient care, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of a regional approach to breast...
May 13, 2025
Health Minister launches public consultation on Neurology Services in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has urged the public to have their say on the future of neurological care in...
May 11, 2025
Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier ageing, research shows
Regular consumption of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples may help support healthier ageing, according to a major new...
May 11, 2025
HSC introduces new agency worker framework to strengthen workforce and cut costs
Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care system (HSC) has announced the introduction of a new Framework to regulate the use of agency...
May 10, 2025
Childline urges young people in Northern Ireland to seek help amid surge in exam stress
As exam season intensifies across the UK, Childline is encouraging young people in Northern Ireland to seek support amid a notable rise...
May 9, 2025
Get closer to nature at Bog Meadows with new self-guided walks from Ulster Wildlife
Visitors to Bog Meadows Nature Reserve can now enjoy a deeper connection with nature thanks to a new series of self-guided walks...
May 8, 2025
NI health service enters new digital era with ‘encompass’ roll-out completed across all Trusts
The encompass journey as it rolled out across all health trusts in Northern Ireland: (inset) Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Northern...
May 8, 2025
Half of young adults in Northern Ireland fear food running out, warns Consumer Council
Nearly half of young adults in Northern Ireland are worried their food supplies will run out before they have the money to buy more,...
May 7, 2025
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