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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
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
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