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Calls for inter-departmental strategy to tackle “unacceptable” autism assessment wait times in NI
An inter-departmental strategy is needed to tackle Northern Ireland’s “unacceptable” autism assessment wait times, Derry City and...
Apr 25, 2024


DoH NI expands patient groups eligible for Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19
COVID-19 treatments remain available from the HSC Outpatient COVID-19 Treatment service (OCT) for groups of patients in Northern Ireland...
Apr 25, 2024


Northern Trust holds successful Rural Health and Wellbeing conference in Ballymena
Conference speakers, Sharon Adams, Dr Suzanne Johnston, Dr Rebecca Orr, Martin Seager and Christina Faulkner along with Yvonne Carson,...
Apr 24, 2024


Cost of new centre for mental health in Co Antrim rises to £94.5M
An artist’s impression of the new Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health in Antrim The cost of the proposed new Birch Hill Centre for Mental...
Apr 22, 2024


Will you abseil 80ft at Roe Valley this June to save lives for Air Ambulance NI?
Take to new heights with an 80ft abseil down the spectacular O’Cahan’s Rock in Roe Valley Country Park in Limavady on Saturday 8th June...
Apr 20, 2024


90% of Northern Ireland consumers concerned about rising cost of basics
New research published today by the Consumer Council shows 90% of consumers in Northern Ireland are concerned about the rising cost of...
Apr 18, 2024


Nature's Palette: Carnlough group dive into Hapa-Zome Creativity
The Carnlough group enjoying the creative workshop! The Culturally Creative Communities project, spearheaded by Causeway Coast & Glens...
Apr 17, 2024


Mulholland calls for immediate action to combat rising child poverty rates in North Antrim
Sian Mulholland MLA North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland MLA has called for immediate action to combat rising child poverty rates across the...
Apr 16, 2024


New contractor appointed for Larne Medical Practice
The Department of Health can confirm that Dr Johnny Burns and Partners have been appointed as the new contractor providing GP services to...
Apr 15, 2024


Reading for just five minutes can reduce stress by nearly 20%
Key findings revealed that just 5 minutes of reading can reduce stress by nearly 20%, improve concentration and focus by as much as 11%...
Apr 14, 2024


Ballymena duo champion mental health awareness with 'Giant Steps' for AWARE NI
Ballymena duo Amanda Smyth and Keith McKay As AWARE NI gears up for its annual fundraising Coastal Walk ‘Giant Steps’ on Saturday, 27...
Apr 14, 2024


Northern Trust maternity review – Twins among seven babies born before arrival at hospital
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has published a sixth-month review following amalgamation of maternity services at Antrim Area...
Apr 12, 2024


Living Well Moyle and Armstrong Storytelling Trust connects older generation with creativity
The Culturally Creative Communities project, led by Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust in collaboration with Age NI Living Well Moyle...
Apr 12, 2024


Date set for Northern Trust patient record revolution
Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh pictured with regional encompass colleagues Dr Raied Abdul-Karim and Dr Dermot Hughes, and...
Apr 12, 2024


Scalpel-free vasectomy services to be provided by GP’s
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that vasectomy services in NI will be transferred from secondary care to primary care. This...
Apr 10, 2024


Willow and Lore Glamping – a haven to be experienced in the Antrim hills
Love Ballymena had the pleasure of joining Willow and Lore for a unique soul refreshing experience – FIRE, FEAST AND FOLKLORE. This was...
Apr 5, 2024


Supper Club for rural women reflects on successful first season
Guests enjoy an evening out at the Northern Trust’s Supper Club for rural women. A Supper Club for rural women, developed by the Northern...
Apr 4, 2024


Lidl deliver boost to 10 schools in Co Antrim with Mental Health Athlete Mentorship Programme
Pictured (L-R) are hockey hero Shirley McCay MBE, Ireland badminton athlete Ciaran Chambers and Lidl Castlereagh Store Manager, Jonathan...
Apr 4, 2024


Northern Trust Radiology staff receive Autism NI’s Impact Award
Programme Delivery Officer and Project Coordinator Gillian Steele pictured with staff from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s...
Apr 4, 2024


Leading local charity Action Cancer receives £100,000 for Therapeutic Services
(L-R) Nina Barough CBE, Founder and Chief Executive of breast cancer charity Walk the Walk is pictured with Action Cancer Ambassador...
Apr 1, 2024
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