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PHA: Don’t let alcohol ruin your festivities
Alcohol is a powerful drug and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone not to let drink ruin your Christmas and New Year...
Dec 23, 2024
Cancer Focus NI welcomes continued reduction in smoking rates, says more is needed
The latest NI Health Survey , published this month from the Department of Health, shows that just over 1 in 8 people in Northern Ireland...
Dec 22, 2024
Northern Trust recognised for strategy to support staff experiencing violence and abuse
Jacqui Reid, Director of Human Resources, Organisational Development and Corporate Communications, Mary McAuley, Social Work Learning and...
Dec 22, 2024
Latest figures published for life expectancy in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health has published the latest statistical report ‘Life Expectancy in Northern Ireland 2021-23: Headline Figures’. The...
Dec 21, 2024
Everything you need to know about accessing Health and Care Services over Christmas and New Year
The Department of Health is encouraging the public to be aware of services available over the holiday period to ensure you get the right...
Dec 21, 2024
Northern Trust makes appeal for public’s support during busy winter period
Emergency Department for Antrim Area Hospital The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is appealing for the public’s support during the...
Dec 20, 2024
Somewhere for children to turn: Kirsty looking forward to first Christmas night working at Childline
County Antrim woman, Kirsty Millar Portrush woman, Kirsty Millar, is looking forward to a happy, relaxed, family Christmas this year with...
Dec 19, 2024
Timely discharge is better for patients and our hospitals
The Department of Health is reminding the public that timely discharge from hospital is better for patients and can help deliver hospital...
Dec 19, 2024
Healthcare provider brightens up Christmas for Ballymena residents facing festive season without loved ones
Anne Louise Bell is pictured with the hamper gifted to her by Allison Maternaghan and the Specsavers Home Visits Ballymena team. A...
Dec 18, 2024
Choice makes £10,000 donation to tackle food poverty across NI
Pictured (L-R) is Dundonald Foodbank co-ordinator Carol Izzard, Choice Housing Area Manager Courtney Watton, Jonny Currie (Trussell’s...
Dec 17, 2024
‘Mega Clinics’ making a real difference for long-waiting patients
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with Dr Rosie Hogg, Consultant Anaesthetist at BHSCT and Clinical Co-Chair of the Elective Care Centre...
Dec 16, 2024
The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
THE NSPCC is dealing with an increase in contacts to its Helpline from adults across the UK with concerns about children who are...
Dec 15, 2024
Asda pledges £1M to combat loneliness as one in 10 over 60’s expect to be alone this Christmas
It’s called the most wonderful time of the year, – but thousands of over 60s across Northern Ireland are facing a completely Silent Night...
Dec 14, 2024
“I now have the confidence to make healthier choices for my family” – the HENRY programme launches in NI
Attendees at the official launch of the HENRY programme at Stormont Hotel in Belfast The Public Health Agency (PHA) has officially...
Dec 14, 2024
'Superwoman' Reid wins 2024 BBC Sport NI's Unsung Hero award
Inspirational: Rachel Reid, head coach for The Lagan Dragons "This woman is superwoman, she can turn her hand to everything." For Lagan...
Dec 14, 2024
Portglenone man Dr. Jason McKeown named Visiting Scholar at Stanford University
Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens, has been appointed as a Visiting Scholar at the Department...
Dec 12, 2024
New report on medical misogyny: Vicky Pattinson shares her painful experiences
“I know I'm not depressed, I know I like my life, I know I'm very fortunate, but I have to convince myself that the world is a better...
Dec 11, 2024
£39M contract awarded for new iREACH Health clinical research innovation centre at Belfast City Hospital
(L-R) Orla Carew, Queen’s BRCD Estates Programme Manager; Kevin McNaull, Director at Turner and Townsend; David Quinn, Executive Director...
Dec 10, 2024
Paediatricians issue advice to parents as part of health service winter plans in NI
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the excellent care being provided by regional paediatric units across Northern Ireland on a...
Dec 10, 2024
Galgorm Collection and Duality Healthcare partner on innovative staff healthcare initiative
Pictured (left to right); Laura Millar, Associate Director of Human Resources, Galgorm Collection; Dr. Bláthnaid Carlin, Medical Doctor,...
Dec 9, 2024
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