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Northern Trust urges public to follow smoke free rules across its sites
The Northern Trust is appealing to members of the public to comply with its smoke free policy at its hospital sites. Hospitals across...
Feb 10, 2024


Health Minister reinstates funding but NI Hospice facing deeper financial pressures
Pictured: Health Minister Robin Swann MLA, and an aerial view of the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice (Newtownabbey, County Antrim)....
Feb 10, 2024


Northern Trust reiterates commitment to Causeway Hospital amid service changes
Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has restated its commitment to Coleraine’s Causeway Hospital as a valuable, acute hospital...
Feb 8, 2024


ANBCouncil steps up to take responsibility for bathing water at Antrim despite some concerns
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to undertake bathing water responsibilities at Rea’s Wood, at Lough Neagh, in...
Feb 6, 2024


NI Children’s Hospice announces reduction in bed capacity due to loss of government funding
The NI Children’s Hospice has announced today, Tuesday 6th February, that the service is to reduce its beds capacity due to a loss of...
Feb 6, 2024


Health Minister prioritises pay talks
New Health Minister Robin Swann has spoken of his honour at returning to the post. The Minister emphasised his intention to secure pay...
Feb 4, 2024


PHA urges public to be aware of signs and symptoms on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day (Sunday 4th February), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take notice of their bodies and reach...
Feb 4, 2024


MU councillor urges Northern Trust to return Dalriada GP out-of-hours service to Mid Ulster Hospital
Councillor Christine McFlynn (Magherafelt DEA) has called on the Northern HSC Trust to consider bringing back the Dalriada GP...
Feb 4, 2024


Swann attends Stormont event to promote menopause awareness
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has attended a Stormont event designed to raise awareness of the many symptoms of the menopause. Mr Swann...
Feb 3, 2024


NI Water highlights efforts on World Wetlands Day to preserve and protect vital areas of biodiversity
Natural peat dams at the Garron Plateau Special Area of Conservation in County Antrim. World Wetlands Day is celebrated across the world...
Feb 2, 2024


All educational settings in Northern Ireland urged to help identify and support young carers
Pictured (L-R) Young carers Joel, Kesiah and Aaron with their poster The Department of Education has partnered with Action for Children...
Feb 1, 2024


NI’s First Children’s Ambulance celebrates its’ first birthday with Children’s Heartbeat Trust
Pictured (from left) Vicky Hart NISTAR, Joanne McCallister, Chief Executive of Children’s Heartbeat Trust, Emma McConnell, from...
Feb 1, 2024


New Queen’s report calls for more support for Armed Forces Families
Families of ex-Service personnel need to be consistently identified, recognised, and supported according to a new report by Queen’s...
Jan 30, 2024


Drive right when you’re on site in County Antrim – HSE NI
Richard Meredith HSENI, Rachel Dorovatas, Construction Industry Training Board NI, Louis Burns HSE NI, & Mark Spence, Construction...
Jan 30, 2024


Swann and Chambers welcome report on tackling the public health impacts of smoking and vaping
Robin Swann MLA with party colleague Alan Chambers MLA Former Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA, and health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA...
Jan 30, 2024


Painting the perfect picture at any age
Ballintoy Young at Heart group participated in a Watercolour Painting experience with Audrey Kyle at her Gobbins Économusée studio in...
Jan 28, 2024


Change ahead as board considers future of general surgery across Northern Trust
The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has said any proposed options for general surgery at Antrim and Causeway...
Jan 28, 2024


Northern Ireland grassroots sports projects to receive nearly £6 million in funding
Representatives from Wellington Rec FC in Larne As part of the continued drive to get more people active, the UK Government and the Irish...
Jan 27, 2024


Trust considers 'vision for Causeway Hospital' but concerns continue over the future of services at site
Causeway Hospital, Coleraine “Causeway Hospital will remain an important part of the Trust’s acute hospital network,” the chief executive...
Jan 26, 2024


Vacancy rate on domiciliary workers 'worrying' in Northern Trust
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board was told of a “worrying” vacancy rate in domiciliary care during a meeting at Antrim...
Jan 26, 2024
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