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Swann announces new Regional Mental Health Service for Northern Ireland
On World Mental Health Day, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced new arrangements for a Regional Mental Health Service in Northern...
Oct 10, 2022


Minister Swann pays tribute to Northern Ireland emergency service crews at Creeslough
Health Minister Robin Swann has paid tribute to the emergency service crews from Northern Ireland who attended the explosion at...
Oct 9, 2022


New campaign urges people to be kind to their mind as up to 74% report the ‘Sunday Scaries’
The public is urged to “be kind to your mind” as the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) launches the latest Better...
Oct 9, 2022


Community pharmacies once again playing their part in vaccine roll out
More than 300 community pharmacies are being mobilised across Northern Ireland to assist with the delivery of winter vaccinations for...
Oct 8, 2022


Translink & Stephen Clements Foundation team up to get people talking on World Mental Health Day
Chatty Chairs are popping up in Translink stations to get people talking this World Mental Health Day, marked on Monday 10 October. The...
Oct 8, 2022


Quiet Hour sessions in Antrim and Newtownabbey Leisure Centres
Antrim and Newtownabbey Leisure Centres will now be a little more peaceful for a ‘quiet hour’ each week. From 7th October the Council is...
Oct 7, 2022


“No quick fix” - Health Minister speaks out on pressures across health service in NI
Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon (5 October) as the province's health and...
Oct 5, 2022


Families urged to consider organ donation with many waiting for lifesaving transplant
Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency is urging people to register their donation decision and talk to their families about organ...
Oct 5, 2022


Co Antrim students report improvement in confidence thanks to Lidl NI Sport for Good programme
Olympic and Paralympic heroes and local sporting legends have teamed up with Lidl Northern Ireland to launch this year’s Sport for Good...
Oct 4, 2022


Free blood pressure checks at MACE Ballymena and Rathkenny stores
Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) is currently running a blood pressure awareness campaign due to the charity’s concern...
Oct 4, 2022


Even if I stumble I’m still moving forward – Ballymena man steps out in fight against depression
A Ballymena man who is set to participate in a half marathon coastal walk organised by local mental health charity, AWARE, says it's his...
Oct 3, 2022


End to asymptomatic COVID testing announced for health and social care settings
Testing for COVID-19 in Northern Ireland is changing from Monday 3 October 2022. From this date, advice in relation to asymptomatic...
Sep 30, 2022


Health Minister welcomes findings of resettlement review
Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed he is considering options for the future role of Muckamore Abbey Hospital. The Minister was...
Sep 29, 2022


Cancer Focus alarmed at continued failure to meet cancer waiting time targets
Local charity Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has responded with alarm to the Department of Health’s latest quarterly cancer waiting times...
Sep 29, 2022


Calls for Stormont to overhaul gambling legislation in Northern Ireland
New report reveals people who use gaming machines are more at risk of gambling addiction as its authors call on Stormont to overhaul...
Sep 27, 2022


Beacon of Hope mural turns grey into glorious colour in Ballymena
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has congratulated all those involved in the creation of a stunning colourful mural, spanning what was...
Sep 26, 2022


Minister of Health announces package to support GPs in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Robin Swann has today announced a £5.5m package of measures to help ease the pressures facing Primary Care Services...
Sep 26, 2022


Six ‘Champions’ recognised for combatting loneliness across MEA
Six local residents have been recognised as ‘Loneliness Champions’ in the Borough – helping prevent isolation and showcasing...
Sep 26, 2022


Ballymena woman featured in UTV’s ‘Up Close’ looking at cancer care in Northern Ireland
“I was told I would have six months. So if I hadn't actually gone (private) at that stage and had to wait, I probably wouldn't be here.”...
Sep 26, 2022


Call for tougher regulation of cosmetic procedures in NI
Members of a Belfast City Council committee have agreed to write to the Health Minister to seek improved regulation of aesthetic cosmetic...
Sep 25, 2022
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