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NI Cancer Charities welcome life-saving vote on smoking
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with representatives from the Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition including Cancer Focus Northern...
Feb 13, 2025


Campaign urges people to talk about their true feelings
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of having conversations about our true feelings in a campaign that shows...
Feb 13, 2025


Dementia-friendly singing group, The Forget-Me-Notes shine in heart-warming showcase
Members from The Forget-Me-Notes Dementia singing group performing at The Courtyard Theatre The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl, County...
Feb 10, 2025


NSPCC Helpline making four referrals a week about parental alcohol and substance misuse in NI
The NSPCC has revealed that in 2023/24, its Helpline service made 216 referrals to police and agencies such as social services after...
Feb 10, 2025


Lidl strengthens international commitment to healthy and sustainable diets in partnership with WWF
Lidl is advancing its commitment to healthy and sustainable diets with ambitions to further align its product range with the Planetary...
Feb 8, 2025


“No final decision” yet made on future of surgery at Antrim Area and Causeway hospitals
Northern Health and Social Care Trust chief executive Jennifer Welsh The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has...
Feb 8, 2025


Folic acid supplements important in pregnancy planning
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all women who could become pregnant and women who are already pregnant about the importance...
Feb 8, 2025


Women’s Aid ABCLN Heading for Healthy Relationships programme to reach 3,500 young people in schools
Women’s Aid ABCLN, CEO Gillian Creevy and Abbey Centre, Centre Manager Mark Stewart. Women's Aid ABCLN, the lead organisation dedicated...
Feb 7, 2025


Landmark study reveals widespread impact of childhood trauma in Northern Ireland
“For the first time, the true extent of childhood trauma and its impact on all people in Northern Ireland has been documented and...
Feb 6, 2025


Five new ‘Loneliness Champions’ recognised in the Borough
(L-R) Kyleigh Lough, Mae Murray Foundation, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Elaine Rajkumar, Good Morning...
Feb 5, 2025


World Cancer Day: be aware of the signs and symptoms
Tmidst in this World Cancer Day (Tuesday 4 February), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take notice of their bodies...
Feb 4, 2025


World Cancer Day - Health Minister praises the expansion of Rapid Diagnosis Centres
Rapid Diagnosis Centre at Whiteabbey Hospital, County Antrim On World Cancer Day, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the pioneering...
Feb 4, 2025


Take 5, take time to GrOw a GO with free workshops at Jubilee Farm
Taking place over the next weeks, Jubilee Farm in Larne is set to host a series of FREE workshops under the banner 'Give Time to GrOw a...
Feb 3, 2025


Nesbitt reflects on challenges and progress for Northern Ireland’s health service
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted key areas of progress during another very challenging year for health and social care...
Feb 3, 2025


NI health trust “breaching statutory responsibilities” with not enough social workers for children
Speaking in his capacity as executive director of Social Work, Colm McCafferty explained at last Thursday’s (January 30) board meeting...
Feb 2, 2025


Public meeting set to take place this week in Ballymena consulting on hospital reconfiguration plans
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is inviting people to attend upcoming public events as part of the consultation on the hospital...
Feb 2, 2025


UK-wide study discovers way to treat feverish babies with suspected sepsis without invasive tests
In the largest study of its kind in the UK, a research team from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new way to treat young...
Feb 1, 2025


Pressure has become intolerable for staff in EDs says chief executive
The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has highlighted the pressures being experienced at Antrim and Causeway...
Jan 31, 2025


Thousands of lonely children turning to NSPCC Childline for help and support
Thousands of children and young people across the UK continue to turn to Childline to discuss and seek help for feelings of loneliness. ...
Jan 31, 2025


DO IT NOW | How to join NI Water’s Customer Care Register
With the recent weather conditions, NI Water would like to remind older people and people with a medical condition or disability about a...
Jan 30, 2025
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