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Co Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive Beach Guide!
Member enjoying launch event at Portrush East Strand A County Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive...
Jun 4, 2023


Dementia Action Week 2023 celebrated across Mid and East Antrim
Amanda Cotter (District Electoral Area Officer) with members from Ballymena faith groups who attended a Dementia Awareness training...
Jun 4, 2023


Causeway maternity campaigners urge top civil servant to 'engage at all levels'
Causeway campaigners have called upon the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health, Peter May, to “acknowledge the full body of...
Jun 2, 2023


Searches for rosemary oil skyrocket 135% after TikTok stars share benefits and results on hair
Analysis of Google search data has revealed that online searches for ‘rosemary oil’ have skyrocketed 135% over the past year in the UK...
Jun 2, 2023


Swann speaks at launch of new organ donation laws
(L-R) Robin Swann MLA, Daithi and Máirtín MacGabhann, and Jo-Anne Dobson (KidneyCareUK Ambassador) North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA and...
Jun 1, 2023


Local youth drama group raises an outstanding £1,417 for leading alcohol & drug charity ASCERT
Ever Unique Productions Youth Drama Group The Irish premiere of a play inspired by a teenager who lost his life to drugs, motivated a...
Jun 1, 2023


'Dáithí’s Law’ to go live tomorrow in Northern Ireland
Dáithí Mac Gabhann From tomorrow, all adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out...
May 31, 2023


Ballymena-based home visits services expand to bring more healthcare at home across NI
A Home Visits healthcare team specialising in eye health and providing services across four Counties has expanded in recent months to...
May 30, 2023


Swann hosts launch of new model for maternity services in Northern Ireland
Pictured are Robin Swann MLA, Dr Dale Spence Midwifery Officer, and Maria McIlgorm Chief Nursing Officer Department of Health. Ulster...
May 29, 2023


“Fit to sit” strategy for ambulance arrivals while attendance at Antrim & Causeway continues to rise
Ambulance patients who are “fit to sit” are being brought into hospital waiting rooms to await treatment, the Northern Health and Social...
May 29, 2023


Birch Hill - the new £80M mental health facility at Antrim Area Hospital
The new £80m mental health facility planned for the site of Antrim Hospital is to be known as Birch Hill, the Northern Health and Social...
May 27, 2023


RNLI launches lifesaving Float to Live campaign ahead of Bank Holiday
The RNLI launched a vital water safety campaign this week ahead of the May Bank Holiday. Experts at the charity are urging everyone...
May 27, 2023


FANDOM CON: NI's first gaming convention celebrating autism to take place this weekend!
FANDOM CON, one of Northern Ireland's first-ever gaming conventions specifically designed for and organised by individuals with autism,...
May 26, 2023


NI Sporting stars team up to tackle youth mental health with Lidl’s Sport For Good Schools
Pictured (left to right) are; Lidl Northern Ireland Senior Partnerships Manager Joe Mooney, Youth Sport Trust Development Manager Louise...
May 25, 2023


PureGym opens doors to new 24hr fitness facility in Ballymena
PureGym, the UK’s largest gym operator, was delighted to be open its brand new gym in Ballymena last week – it’s first new gym in...
May 24, 2023


Department of Health launches new model of maternity care in NI
From left – Michelle Harrison (PHA Midwife Consultant); Kirsty Deal (Midwife); Bevin O’Donnell (Maternity Service User); Aine Edwards...
May 24, 2023


David puts his best foot forward to walk 500 miles for local charity
David pictured after completing the South Downs Way in September as a training exercise, walking 120 miles over 8 days. David Stranaghan...
May 24, 2023


New publication launched to help parents of children with disabilities
Maxine Gibson, Professional Lead CYPSP, James Martin and Valerie Maxwell Children's Services Planning Professional Advisor CYPSP. The...
May 23, 2023


Department of Health seeking to “develop alternative arrangements” for Galgorm Surgery
The Department of Health today confirmed that it is beginning a "process to develop alternative arrangements" after yet another GP...
May 23, 2023


Initiative to tackle NHS waiting list cut and no increased pay award for staff
The Department of Health has today set out the measures being implemented following the Secretary of State’s announcement of the 2023/24...
May 22, 2023
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