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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


NI Executive issues statement on winter pressures facing health service
The Northern Ireland Executive issued a statement today, Thursday 9th January, addressing the winter pressures currently facing the...
Jan 9, 2025


Northern Trust recognised at Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards
(L-R), Daphne Law, Palliative Care Service Improvement Support Worker, Edel McCann, Specialist Community Palliative Care Social Worker,...
Jan 9, 2025


Influenza vaccination programme extended to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age
The Department of Health is making influenza vaccination available free of charge to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age. This extension...
Jan 9, 2025


Health advice during cold spell: Look after yourself and especially vulnerable family members & neighbours
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others following the yellow warning for snow and...
Jan 4, 2025


Ballymena Runners announce Cosy Sofa January 2025
Ballymena Runners, a local community running club, is thrilled to announce the return of their popular " Cosy Sofa " programme starting...
Jan 4, 2025


“Keep warm, keep well”, say Ministers
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons have urged the public to access advice and services that can help them...
Jan 3, 2025


Grants available now for families in NI on a low income raising disabled and seriously ill children
Families caring for disabled or seriously ill children struggling with winter cost pressures are being urged to apply to national charity...
Jan 2, 2025


Free support on offer to help New Year smoking resolutions
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to make it their New Year’s resolution to quit smoking and improve their health,...
Jan 2, 2025


Lidl shakes up the protein market with 14 new, affordable protein products
International athlete, Newcastle, County Down’s Kerry O’Flaherty, who has teamed up with Lidl to launch the retailer's new high protein...
Jan 2, 2025


Ring in 2025 with a safer home: Fire prevention tips to begin the New Year
As we enter the high-risk time of year for accidental fires in the home, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging...
Jan 2, 2025


Another year of too many fatal road traffic collisions: 68 people lost their lives in 2024
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is reminding the public of our shared responsibility in 2025 as figures show 68 people lost their...
Jan 1, 2025


Ways to get active in 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting different ways you can get active in 2025 as we gear up for the New Year. Gerard Walls,...
Jan 1, 2025


Stay safe and support staff - Nesbitt
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has urged everyone to support the health service by celebrating the New Year safely. The Minister also asked...
Jan 1, 2025


Sign up to Talk PANTS and help keep children safe from abuse
Friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, who helps deliver Talk PANTS campaign messages to young children in a fun and non-scary way Dear Editor...
Dec 30, 2024


Quit for a week and save a day, say health experts
Smokers who choose to quit on 1 January could save a whole day of their life by 8 January, according to new research. Smokers who choose...
Dec 30, 2024


PHA breastfeeding scheme launches at Belfast City Airport
(L-R) Paula Bittles, People and Purpose Executive at Belfast City Airport with local mum Janelle Clegg, baby Imogen and Dr Hannah...
Dec 29, 2024


Mental health campaigners calls for action after significant rise in deaths by suicide in NI
New Script for Mental Health campaigners have called for action to be taken immediately to address what they describe as an unacceptable...
Dec 29, 2024


Department of Health apologises for long waits and asks for patience as system struggles
Department of Health statement on winter pressures The health and social care system continues to experience severe pressure on services....
Dec 29, 2024


Festive boost: Asda Foundation Awards £26,167 to NI support groups fighting loneliness and isolation
Ashley Ritchie with members of the local community at event Asda’s charity, The Asda Foundation, has awarded over £600,000 worth of...
Dec 28, 2024
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