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Banh Boy becomes ‘Connected Cafe’ to help tackle loneliness and reduce isolation
Antrim and Newtownabbey Loneliness Network are delighted to launch the third “Connected Cafe” within the Borough. Banh Boy, which is...
Oct 31, 2022


Watching out for the signs of stress and ways to deal with it
Ahead of Stress Awareness Day (Wednesday 2 November) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the signs and symptoms of stress and...
Oct 31, 2022


Mental health support group opens for community in Ballycastle
AWARE, the depression charity for Northern Ireland, is supporting members of the local community in Ballycastle to set up a mental health...
Oct 29, 2022


Diggers on site for new extension at Antrim Area Hospital
Construction work has commenced on a new 48-bed extension at Antrim Hospital, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has been...
Oct 29, 2022


Staffing challenges continue as strike fears lead to contingency planning at Northern Trust
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is making contingency plans in anticipation of possible industrial action among staff, board...
Oct 28, 2022


Health Minister announces removal of all visiting restrictions in health & care settings
The Department of Health has published its latest visiting guidance for hospitals and hospices which outlines the removal of all...
Oct 27, 2022


Departing Minister Robin Swann thanks health and care staff on final day in office
Health Minister Robin Swann marked his final day in office by sending a personal tribute to health service staff. In a letter issued to...
Oct 27, 2022


Swann warns NI’s health and social care system ‘facing another extremely difficult winter’
Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that Northern Ireland’s health and social care system is facing another extremely difficult...
Oct 26, 2022


It’s imperative that we harness the potential of genomics – Swann
Health Minister Robin Swann has pledged the Department of Health’s commitment to advancing work on genomic medicine in Northern Ireland....
Oct 26, 2022


International storyteller Liz Weir’s plea to give hope to others with cancer
International storyteller Liz Weir is backing a new Cancer Research UK campaign to help give hope to future generations. Liz, who hails...
Oct 25, 2022


Waiting list initiative delivers cut in waiting times – Swann
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed a successful initiative that has more than halved the outpatient waiting list for foot and ankle...
Oct 25, 2022


NIFRS urges fire safety vigilance as cost of living soars
As the cost of living soars, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) wants to ensure that people don’t put themselves at...
Oct 23, 2022


Major plans set out to cut agency spend as costs rise from £27m to £101m over last four years
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced measures to reduce expenditure on agency staffing within health and social care and to...
Oct 23, 2022


Community continues to battle for return of fully-funded GP services in Carnlough
Carnlough Community Association is being assisted by a human rights organisation in a bid to have “fully-funded GP services reinstated”...
Oct 21, 2022


Health Department responds as CPNI says ‘supply of certain drugs is becoming critical’
Northern Ireland's Department for Health has issued a statement on Tuesday, October 18, to quell fears to fears of medicine shortages...
Oct 18, 2022


Making Menopause Matter at Moy Park
Leading food company Moy Park has established a steering team to provide a range of education & support opportunities for team members,...
Oct 18, 2022


Sensory Kids Broughshane benefits from Fibrus award to help address digital poverty across NI
Telecommunications and broadband provider Fibrus has announced the latest recipients of its £55,000 community fund. The Fibrus Community...
Oct 18, 2022


Health Minister opens new orthopaedics unit
Health Minister Robin Swann has opened a new day-case unit which will provide much needed additional capacity for orthopaedic services in...
Oct 17, 2022


LETTER | Women still being overlooked as ovarian cancer continues to devastate and claim lives
Dear Editor, Women are still being overlooked as ovarian cancer continues to devastate and claim lives. Progress is not being made quick...
Oct 16, 2022


PHA issues safer sleep advice for parents during colder months
The colder months can be difficult for families, with many parents and guardians concerned about trying to keep their home and young...
Oct 11, 2022
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