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A new era for veterans' services in Northern Ireland
A new chapter in veterans' welfare has begun in Northern Ireland with the expansion of the Veterans Welfare Service - Northern Ireland...
Jul 30, 2024


Mid & East Antrim to make waves as Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds returns
(L-R) Anna Green; KNIB Field Officer, Fern Keeney; Adopt a Spot Officer, Jenni Barkley; Communications and Corporate Responsibility...
Jul 30, 2024


Childline anticipates August spike in contacts about body image and eating disorders
Childline is anticipating an August spike in contacts from children struggling with body image issues and eating disorders. New data from...
Jul 28, 2024


Make A Cuppa for Women’s Aid ABCLN
Ooh & Aah Cookies Founders Barbara-Anne McMullan (left) and Ruth Armstrong (right) with Women’s Aid ABCLN Business Development Manager...
Jul 28, 2024


Council defers decision on HIV testing in town halls
A decision to allow HIV testing at civic buildings in Mid and East Antrim was deferred at a meeting of the borough council earlier this...
Jul 27, 2024


Midtown Makers unveils August Craft Month extravaganza: A celebration of creativity & connection
Midtown Makers, a hub for creative expression and community engagement, has announced a month-long celebration of all things crafty....
Jul 27, 2024


New toolkit aims to enhance wellbeing of advanced cancer patients
Some of the staff who created videos for the Advanced Cancer Toolkit - Natasha Henry, Macmillan Physiotherapist, John Wonnacott,...
Jul 27, 2024


Bereavement comfort call volunteer roles now available
Phyllis Tweed and Maria McKernan, who volunteer with the bereavement comfort call service, pictured at an event held for volunteers in...
Jul 26, 2024


Elective Care Centres helping to reduce waiting lists – Minister
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Ruth Beaumont, Assistant Services Manager for Theatres; Wendy Robinson, Acting Theatre Sister; Mr Asim El...
Jul 24, 2024


Utility Regulator launches new lived experience research on energy hardship in Northern Ireland
The Utility Regulator has published its recent research ‘Energy Hardship: Consumer Lived Experiences’, which looked at the lived...
Jul 24, 2024


Delivery driver to care in the community – Social care practitioners recognised at campaign launch
Pictured thanking the social care workforce at the Social Care Making a Difference Campaign launch are L-R Natasha Lester, Health...
Jul 22, 2024


Tesco grant helps breast pump loan service for premature babies in NI
TinyLife, the only charity in NI dedicated to reducing illness, disability and death in premature babies and providing support to their...
Jul 22, 2024


Busy week ahead as GP surgeries deal with backlog from global IT outage
Inset: Dr Frances O'Hagan, chair of the British Medical Association's (BMA) Northern Ireland general practitioners committee. In a...
Jul 21, 2024


Air Ambulance 7th anniversary reflects on 4364 life-saving call outs
Seven years ago, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) made its inaugural call out to aid 11 year old Conor from Castlewellan...
Jul 21, 2024


Cre8 Theatre brings joy and nostalgia to Craigdun Care Home
Pictured is Callie Megaw from Craigdun along with the cast of ‘The Theatre In Your Front Room’ Craigdun Care Home (Cullybackey) was...
Jul 21, 2024


Randox Health enters strategic partnership with Duality Healthcare for GP services in NI
(L-R) John McEvoy Executive Chairman Duality Healthcare, Lauren Aiken Head of Operations Randox Health, David Ferguson Chief Operating...
Jul 19, 2024


EU gives green light for dental amalgam fillings to continue in NI
The EU has confirmed that Northern Ireland dentists can continue to use dental amalgam until 31 December 2034, or until the date agreed...
Jul 19, 2024


Health and Social Care in NI services impacted by global IT outage
The Department of Health has confirmed that Health and Social Care services across Northern Ireland have been impacted by the IT glitch...
Jul 19, 2024


New study finds mental health training for line managers linked to better business performance
Mental health training for line managers is strongly linked to better business performance, and it could save companies millions of...
Jul 17, 2024


New state-of-the-art care facility for adults with learning disabilities unveiled in Ballymena
Pictured (L-R): Ciara Todd (Regional Manager, HealthCare Ireland), Marius Coman (Holmes Court Home Manager), Ben Rayot (Holmes Court...
Jul 16, 2024
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