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Questions asked over impact on vulnerable people applying for Universal Credit
Questions have been asked on the impact of the process on those applying for government benefits, particularly on those who are...
Dec 4, 2023


Research reveals escalating food prices impacting on consumer mental health
Recent research by the Consumer Council reveals consumers feel anxious and “caught off guard” by rising food prices and wider cost of...
Dec 4, 2023


PHA highlights need for men to attend potentially life-saving screening
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially fatal condition which can particularly affect older men, but can be detected with a...
Dec 3, 2023


Ballymena couple share story of ‘unexplained infertility’ and joy of baby Ivy after years of trying
Shawna with little baby Ivy A Ballymena couple have shared the story of their struggle to conceive and the joy at the birth of their baby...
Nov 29, 2023


New Charter to prioritise safety for women at night
Peter Olphert, Security Industry Authority, Tahnee McCorry, Chief Executive, White Ribbon NI, Jacqui Kennedy, Chief People & Corporate...
Nov 29, 2023


The star of NI Festive pub advert talks about loneliness at Christmas
The star of a Northern Ireland pub’s Christmas ad that’s gone viral about its message around loneliness, Martin McManus, appeared on Good...
Nov 28, 2023


Police launch investigation into the clinical practices of Michael Watt
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have today, Tuesday 28th November, launched Operation...
Nov 28, 2023


Story of 12-year-old Patrick McDonagh who died by suicide revealed in powerful documentary
12-year-old Patrick McDonagh Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost is a new ground-breaking RTÉ documentary shining a light on the issue of...
Nov 27, 2023


Special recognition for director of Fibromyalgia Support NI
Mayor of Causeway Cost and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan and Margaret Peacock alongside Karen Hutchinson, Chris McCotter, Liz...
Nov 24, 2023


Duality Healthcare | Our Plan B for GP services includes: Free GP appointments
Dr Craig Wylie Lead GP at Duality Healthcare Galgorm Affordability and Accessibility – this is central to the ethos of Duality...
Nov 24, 2023


Department of Health launches consultation on development of Regional Obesity Management Service
The Department of Health has today launched two separate public consultations on the development of a new Regional Obesity Management...
Nov 24, 2023


Mid & East Antrim PCSP meeting told 30% of domestic abuse begins during pregnancy
Thirty per cent of domestic abuse begins during pregnancy, a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership...
Nov 23, 2023


Multi-agency approach urges everyone to watch their speed during Road Safety Week 2023
(L-R) NIFRS Watch Commander Stuart Worthington, Station Commander Rick Allen NIFRS, PCSP Chair Councillor Angela Smyth, PSNI District...
Nov 22, 2023


Councillors defer decision on Co Antrim cannabis plant
A decision has been deferred by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee on the change of use of an industrial unit...
Nov 22, 2023


Charity launches public awareness campaign for genetic condition with 1 in 10 at risk across NI
Pictured are (L-R): Neil Irwin, Philanthropy Manager, Haemochromatosis UK; Stephen Bogan, CEO of Belfast advertising agency Genesis; and...
Nov 22, 2023


Pharmacy First Sore Throat Service for Winter 2023
This winter, the Pharmacy First service will be extended to include a new pilot Sore Throat service in 42 community pharmacies across...
Nov 21, 2023


Inspiring talk for NRC hairdressing & barbering students
Level 3 Hairdressing students from Northern Regional College Jack Church, Caitlin Mackle, Shane Flemming, Shania Mc Mullan, Melissa Davy...
Nov 21, 2023


Ballymena mental health charity announces local artist Carly Wright as ambassador
Pictured is (L-R): Artist Carly Wright, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Ald Gerardine Mulvenna, and Director of Turning Point NI, Trudi...
Nov 19, 2023


NI nurses attend Buckingham Palace reception
Jonah Atos from the Western Trust, who met King Charles, joined NI and GB colleagues at the reception in Buckingham Palace. (Images: Ian...
Nov 19, 2023


New research reveals 9 in 10 feel they’ve held themselves back
ON AVERAGE, we pass up on an opportunity we later regret an average of eight times a week – or more than 400 times a year – from failing...
Nov 19, 2023
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