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End to lateral flow testing in Northern Ireland
Testing for COVID-19 in Northern Ireland is changing from Monday 22 August 2022. From this date, most people in the general population...
Aug 19, 2022


Health Minister welcomes infected blood interim payments
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that those infected and / or affected by contaminated blood...
Aug 17, 2022


TV | Drug abuse in the spotlight in the next UTV ‘UP CLOSE’
“We use a lifesaving drug called naloxone, which reverses an opioid overdose, and then we administer CPR… we would do this on a daily...
Aug 16, 2022


Innovative internships to train health care workers in Northern Trust area
Northern Regional College is working with Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) in an innovative partnership to offer paid...
Aug 16, 2022


Prime Minister launches 'Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission'
The Prime Minister has launched a new national mission to tackle dementia and doubled research funding in memory of the late Dame Barbara...
Aug 14, 2022


Weekly update on Covid-19 in Northern Ireland - Friday 19 August 2022
This week’s update, providing all the latest statistics for Covid infections in Northern Ireland. Below: Weekly positive cases from tests...
Aug 12, 2022


Off-duty RNLI lifeguards come to the aid of three people in separate incidents in recent days
Off-duty RNLI lifeguards using their skills and training, have come to the aid of three people in separate incidents in recent days both...
Aug 11, 2022


Action Cancer warns Northern Ireland public to stay safe in the sun this Summer
Northern Ireland’s leading, local cancer charity Action Cancer has once again teamed up with its long-term partner Gordons Chemists to...
Aug 8, 2022


This week’s report for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland | Friday 5 August 2022
This week’s update, providing all the latest statistics for Covid infections in Northern Ireland. Below: Weekly positive cases from tests...
Aug 5, 2022


Antrim Neonatal Unit receives nationally recognised mark of quality care
Antrim Area Hospital Neonatal Unit has become the first neonatal unit in Northern Ireland to receive full Baby Friendly accreditation by...
Aug 2, 2022


Weekly update on Covid-19 in Northern Ireland – Friday 29 July 2022
Welcome to the new weekly update, providing the latest statistics for Covid infections in Northern Ireland. Latest figures published on...
Jul 30, 2022


Flu jab programme will protect communities this winter – Swann
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that everyone aged 50 and over will again be offered a flu vaccination as well as a COVID-19...
Jul 29, 2022


Co Antrim’s Hagan Homes fund salary of NI Hospice Community Palliative Care Nurse
Ballyclare-based homebuilder Hagan Homes has pledged to donate a further £165,000, over a five-year period, to the Northern Ireland...
Jul 28, 2022


New digital strategy to unlock opportunities for health service improvements in NI
The Department of Health’s new digital strategy will streamline information sharing and optimise data use to improve services and create...
Jul 28, 2022


Public support urgently required for hospital discharges
Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has published a statement this afternoon, Wednesday 27 July, calling on public support for...
Jul 27, 2022


Health Minister extends availability of free covid tests into August
Minister Robin Swann has announced the extension of the availability of lateral flow testing for those with symptoms into August. The...
Jul 27, 2022


TUV hits out at abandonment of Dalriada Urgent Care centre
Concerns have been raised by local TUV councillors who have inquired about the future of the Dalriada Urgent Care Centre in Ballymena....
Jul 27, 2022


Ballymena man praises disability employment scheme
A graduate with ADHD and social anxiety has secured a paid job placement he loves, leaving behind worries that the condition would hamper...
Jul 23, 2022


Weekly update on Covid-19 in Northern Ireland – Friday 22 July 2022
Welcome to the new weekly update, providing the latest statistics for Covid infections in Northern Ireland. Below: Weekly positive cases...
Jul 22, 2022


Breast screening crucially important – Health Minister
Minister Swann with SHSCT & PHA staff at Breast Screening Mobile Unit in Newry. The Health Minister has highlighted the importance of...
Jul 22, 2022
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