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Sexual trauma expert calls on victims and survivors to come forward
Hannah McKimm of Hannah McKimm Coaching "In the wake of events surrounding Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation, a wave of emotions will...
Mar 30, 2024


Northern Trust’s transformation of maternity services ‘safe and sustainable’
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has published a six month review of the transformation of its acute maternity services,...
Mar 28, 2024


New unit at Causeway Hospital to help reduce admissions and attendances at Emergency Departments
Jennifer Welsh, Chief Executive of the Northern Trust pictured with Health Minister Robin Swann at the newly opened Causeway Hospital...
Mar 28, 2024


Birthday girl Doreen celebrates 90th year with a heart-warming Easter message at Galgorm Care Home
90-year-old Doreen, a resident at Galgorm Care Home Galgorm Care Home, in partnership with Moorfields Primary School, has been awarded...
Mar 28, 2024


Asda Larne’s 'egg-cellent' Easter fundraising support for National Autistic Society NI
Gail Caldwell, Community Champion at Asda Larne and Ashleigh Stewart, Volunteer at National Autistic Society NI. Colleagues at Asda Larne...
Mar 26, 2024


Ballymena optometrist Clive Fulton excited to be opening eyecare clinic in his hometown
Optometrist Clive Fulton Ballymena native, optometrist Clive Fulton, says he is "excited" to finally be able to open his own eyecare...
Mar 26, 2024


Health Minister unveils £70m support package for social care providers and hospices
The Health Minister Robin Swann pictured with Ruth Crawford (aged 86) at her home in Belfast alongside her carer Julie-Anne Hosick from...
Mar 22, 2024


Vision for Causeway Hospital paves the way to bright future
Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh speaks at the launch event in Causeway Hospital. The Northern HSC Trust has today unveiled...
Mar 21, 2024


Health Minister praises Mater Hospital’s innovative elective care teams
From left: Aidan Armstrong, Clinical Director, Belfast Trust; Sharon Adamson, Lead Nurse, EOSC; Karen Johnston, Service Manager for...
Mar 21, 2024


Major conference to examine ways to reduce underlying causes of poor mental health
Tackling the underlying causes of poor mental health is key to achieving better outcomes for people living in Northern Ireland, a...
Mar 20, 2024


Ballymena to host Antrim People’s Forum for a citizen-led review of Good Friday Agreement Rights
The Civic Initiative is actioning an 18-month citizen-led review of key socioeconomic rights and commitments under the Belfast/Good...
Mar 18, 2024


Showcasing the ‘invaluable’ role of Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists
Pictured (left) Northern Trust patient Catherine Nicholl, and (right) Nurse Michelle Reid. “No one wants to go through a cancer journey...
Mar 15, 2024


“I am looking down the barrel of an inadequate budget” – Health Minister Robin Swann
Health Minister Robin Swann has told MLAs that health and social care services can be turned around “with the right combination of...
Mar 14, 2024


Patients benefit from £600,000 investment in Toome Surgery
Health Minister Robin Swann pictured at the opening of the newly renovated Toome Surgery with Dr Amanda Watterson and Dr Adrian Johnston....
Mar 14, 2024


Ulster Bank in Ballymena designated as ‘Safe Place’ for victims of economic or domestic abuse
The local branch of Ulster Bank, on Wellington Street, Ballymena has been designated as a Safe Space as part of NatWest's campaign during...
Mar 12, 2024


Call to get vaccinated as whooping cough cases rise
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to book an appointment for the pertussis...
Mar 11, 2024


Northern Ireland bereavement support website launched
From left: Professor Sir Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer; Robin Swann, Health Minister, and Dr Patricia Donnelly OBE, Chair of the...
Mar 11, 2024


Health Minister offers assurances over future of services at Moyle Hospital
Health Minister Robin Swann has offered an assurance over the future of outpatient services at the Moyle Hospital in Larne. The issue was...
Mar 9, 2024


Lidl Northern Ireland launches exclusive new own brand Irish skincare collection Ár Ocean
Lidl Northern Ireland has launched its first ever own brand skincare range, Ár Ocean, in an exclusive new partnership with county...
Mar 8, 2024


School pupils get ready to walk, cycle, wheel and scoot
Pictured (L-R) Claire Pollock, Head of Sustrans in Northern Ireland; Beth Harding, Active School Travel Manager at Sustrans; Louanne...
Mar 7, 2024
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