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New sensory garden opens in Ballyclare
Mayor, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM is joined by children from Fairview Primary School. Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...
May 28, 2024


‘Nothing surprising or unexpected’ – waiting times continue to rise across Northern Trust
Waiting times for outpatient appointments have increased by 11 per cent during 2023/24, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust board...
May 26, 2024


Cedar Foundation celebrates Action for Brain Injury week at event in Ballymena
Elaine Armstrong CEO Cedar, Headway NI, Northern Community Brain Injury Team and NHSCT representatives This year the theme for the week...
May 25, 2024


TV | RTÉ Investigates reveals further medical failures leading to another sepsis related death
Photo of 76-year-old Michael Cuddihy Tonight, RTÉ Investigates reveals the tragic death of Michael Cuddihy, who attended University...
May 23, 2024


National Lottery funding improving the lives of people in Ballymena
Members of the Ballee Community Association The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded funding to organisations in Ballymena. This...
May 23, 2024


Health Minister welcomes UK Gov announcement on infected blood compensation
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of further details on compensation arrangements for those...
May 22, 2024


New multi-million research project to improve quality of life for dementia patients
A new €7.5 million research project involving a team of academics from Queen’s University Belfast seeks to improve the care and quality...
May 21, 2024


Queen’s academics recruiting NI parents for new pregnancy loss research to improve care and support
A new research project called the PRESENT Study (PREgnancy loss, Self-compassion aNd Trauma), led by Queen’s University Belfast, will...
May 16, 2024


Minister praises work of NI Agri-Rural Health Forum
Pictured with Dr Rebecca Orr, Chair of the Northern Ireland Agri Rural Health Forum, Health Minister Robin Swann, Simon Best, Ambassador...
May 16, 2024


Health Minister launches transformational blood production and tracking project
From left: Stephen Beattie, Assistant Director, BSO ITS; Melissa Cochrane, Head of Programmes, BSO ITS; Health Minister Robin Swann, and...
May 15, 2024


Free period products introduced across Northern Ireland
Junior Minister Aisling Reilly, Junior Minister Pam Cameron and Jim O'Hagan, Chief Executive of Libraries NI, have welcomed the new...
May 14, 2024


Groundbreaking Discover ME Campaign launched in NI on World ME Day
From left Professor Deepa Mann-Kler (CEO, Neon & Ulster University professor), Linda Campbell (chair, Hope 4 ME & Fibro), Lord Mayor...
May 12, 2024


HeART of Palliative Care winning designs unveiled
Pictured at the special event where the HeART of Palliative Care bereavement card competition winners were unveiled are Mr Quinn, Senior...
May 11, 2024


Life-saving defibrillators installed at every Fire Station in Northern Ireland
(Left to right) NIFRS Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings, Chairperson of the NIFRS Board Jay Colville, Health Minister Robin...
May 10, 2024


Cancer support volunteer roles now available at Causeway Hospital
Have you ever thought about volunteering? Opportunities are available now to join the volunteer team at the Macmillan Information and...
May 9, 2024


Minister hails ambitious plan to expand trusted role of community pharmacies across NI
The Department of Health has today published a new Strategic Plan for Community Pharmacy which aims to fully realise the potential of...
May 7, 2024


UNICEF’s Baby-Friendly Award recognises exceptional care at Antrim Area Hospital Neonatal Unit
Staff from Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit has retained its prestigious Baby Friendly award...
May 5, 2024


Minister takes action on single use vapes with introduction of ban
Northern Ireland is set to ban the sale and supply of single use vapes by April 2025, in a bid to stop five million single use vapes...
May 2, 2024


Organisations join forces to provide schools with inclusive PE equipment and resources
BBC Children's and Education, the Premier League and ParalympicsGB have come together to launch Super Movers for Every Body, using the...
Apr 30, 2024


New design for midwifery-led unit at Antrim Area will cost additional £2M
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has approved an alternative design for a new “alongside” three-bed midwifery-led unit at...
Apr 29, 2024
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