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Northern Trust consultation continues over proposed changes to surgical services at Antrim & Causeway
The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has thanked members of the public who attended and took part in recent...
Oct 27, 2024


Eleven beds lost in hospital following fire safety advice
Antrim Hospital had to remove 11 beds from wards to comply with fire safety regulations following a recent inspection, it has been...
Oct 27, 2024


Celebration event marks success of the Culturally Creative Communities programme in North Antrim
Members of the North Antrim community who attended the celebration event to mark the completion of the Culturally Creative Communities...
Oct 25, 2024


North Antrim MLA welcomes announcement of £13M to address critical shortfall in respite care
Sian Mulholland, Alliance MLA for North Antrim, has warmly welcomed the announcement this week by the Minister of Health regarding a...
Oct 25, 2024


Ulster Bank colleagues raise £165,000 for NI Children’s Hospice
Pictured (L-R) are representatives from NI Hospice, Grace Stewart, Kieran Buchanan, Brian Henderson, Conal Duffy and Trevor McCartney and...
Oct 24, 2024


Local schools receive hard-hitting road safety message at award-winning PSNI Road Safe Roadshow
Teenagers from schools in the Ballymena and Larne areas were the recipients of a hard-hitting road safety message at the award-winning...
Oct 23, 2024


Nesbitt announces plans to improve services for children with disabilities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today announced plans to improve services for children with disabilities. The plans involve increasing...
Oct 23, 2024


DUP MLA Paul Frew calls for radical change in carer support in Northern Ireland
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew speaking in the Assembly in a debate on the lack of respite provision for adults with learning difficulties...
Oct 23, 2024


Belfast City Airport’s ‘Autism in the Air’ initiative takes flight
In the cockpit… staff of Emerald Airlines Belfast City Airport has hosted a special ‘Autism in the Air’ event, offering 17 children with...
Oct 22, 2024


No tricks, just safety treats: NIFRS issues Halloween fire safety tips for a safe and spooky night
As Halloween approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging the public to take extra care and follow key fire...
Oct 22, 2024


‘Radical system-wide change needed in maternity services’ in Northern Ireland
Professor Mary Renfrew Co-ordinated system-wide change is urgently needed to radically improve maternity care in Northern Ireland, an...
Oct 22, 2024


Event showcasing careers in learning disability and mental health nursing
(L-R) Maria McIlgorm, Chief Nursing Officer Department of Health; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Claire Thompson; Samantha Irwin. The...
Oct 21, 2024


Royal Victoria Hospital to get new radiopharma building for cancer treatment
Design of new radiopharmaceutical building at Royal Victoria Hospital. A new radiopharmaceutical building crucial to the treatment of...
Oct 16, 2024


Health Minister Mike Nesbitt outlines plan for new bill to deal with 21st century hazards
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt sets out his plans for new bill by Mike Nesbitt The public consultation on a proposed new public health bill...
Oct 16, 2024


Construction begins on new MRI unit for Causeway
Construction on a new MRI unit at Causeway Hospital will get underway this week. The new unit will be linked to the radiology...
Oct 16, 2024


Explore Autumn’s beauty in native woodlands near you!
Autumn has officially arrived, and the Woodland Trust has highlighted a list of woods across Northern Ireland to visit where you can see...
Oct 15, 2024


Award-winning PSNI Road Show takes compelling and hard hitting road safety message to Stormont
Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson and Department for Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd and Marguerite Brosnan, CEO AXA Ireland at the...
Oct 15, 2024


TV | Anorexia, My Family & Me
A powerful, new television programme on eating disorders entitled Anorexia, My Family & Me will air tonight on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player....
Oct 14, 2024


Gaston praises Turning Point NI's vital work in Ballymena during Assembly Debate
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston In a heartfelt address during an Assembly debate, North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston lauded the...
Oct 12, 2024


The importance of vitamin D this autumn and winter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) recommends that everyone should consider taking a vitamin D supplement this autumn and winter to help keep...
Oct 12, 2024
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