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People urged to stay safe as freezing temperatures forecast
People are being urged to stay safe and check on vulnerable neighbours, with sub-zero temperatures forecast across Northern Ireland...
Jan 29, 2025


Dementia UK shares tips on tackling tough conversations around dementia ahead of free clinics in NI
Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in...
Jan 29, 2025


Men and boys in NI challenged to change their attitudes towards women and girls in new campaign
You have it. They have it. We all have it. The Power to Change. This is the strapline of a new campaign launched today, Wednesday 29th...
Jan 29, 2025


Philip McGuigan MLA calls for Gambling Regulations to be enforced
North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan The Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, today, 28 January 2025, brought forward a motion in the NI...
Jan 28, 2025


Northern Ireland and Wales work together on groundbreaking cancer innovation projects
Five innovative projects across Northern Ireland and Wales have been awarded a share of £1million to develop technology to reduce waiting...
Jan 28, 2025


Stress is main cause of staff absence in Northern Trust
Stress is the main cause of absence among staff in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, board members have been told. Speaking at a...
Jan 27, 2025


Plans approved for new private hospital in Belfast
A new private hospital specialising in minor injuries and knee and hip replacements has been approved for a former B&Q retail warehouse...
Jan 23, 2025


Northern Trust to consult on use of body-worn cameras in ED
A proposal for Emergency Department staff in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust to trial the use of body-worn cameras is to go out...
Jan 23, 2025


Police issue advice and say public should not travel during red weather warning
Members of the public are advised to take all necessary precautions to keep themselves safe as Northern Ireland braces for Storm Éoywn. ...
Jan 23, 2025


Funding boost to help tackle domestic and sexual abuse
The Departments of Justice and Health have awarded funding to 11 organisations to enable them to deliver programmes aimed at reducing...
Jan 21, 2025


‘There's still time to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself and help our health service’ - DoH
Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Michael McBride and Mark O’Kane, pharmacist at Woodbourne Pharmacy The Department of Health is...
Jan 15, 2025


Public warned of real risk to health as NI woman convicted for unlawful possession of weight loss medicines
A 33-year-old Co Tyrone woman charged with breaches of the Human Medicines Regulations today received fines totaling £3,300 (plus...
Jan 13, 2025


Givan: Reform begins for children with special educational needs
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special...
Jan 13, 2025


Wellness Week at Mid and East Antrim Pop-Up Shops: A week of health, happiness, and savings
Starting Monday, 20 January, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is excited to announce Wellness Week, a series of free public events...
Jan 13, 2025


Public events set to take place as Department of Health considers NI hospital reconfiguration plans
The Department of Health is inviting people to attend a series of public events as part of the consultation on the hospital...
Jan 12, 2025


YouthAction NI marks 80th year with launch of first winter appeal to support vulnerable young people
Members of YouthAction NI’s Rainbow School of Performing Arts with Youth Worker Ryan Shaw and Sarah Montgomery, Corporate Affairs &...
Jan 12, 2025


BEAT the blues this Wellbeing Monday!
January can be a tough time, but Radius, Choice and Triangle Housing associations in partnership with Turning Point NI are hoping to help...
Jan 12, 2025


National Obesity Week: How to make the most of your goals this year
This National Obesity Week (10 – 16 January), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting ways you can set realistic targets to help...
Jan 11, 2025


Therapeutic Photography Group’s exhibition goes on display at the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
Members of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Therapeutic Photography Group pictured with representatives from the National...
Jan 10, 2025


Local opticians focus on eye care for all at Simon Community hub in Ballymena
Caitlin Brennan from Simon Community is pictured with Gerard O’Mullan, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Ballymena at the Trostan Avenue...
Jan 10, 2025
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