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Northern Trust reminds patients of disruption due to industrial action by junior doctors
Northern Health and Social Care trust is reminding the public of major disruption to services across the province today, Wednesday 6th...
Mar 6, 2024


Chairman of Duality Healthcare responds to ‘dire situation’ in NI’s health and social care sector
Inset: Chairman of the Duality Healthcare Group, John McEvoy Advertorial From the Chairman of Duality Healthcare Group, John McEvoy As...
Mar 5, 2024


NI to be included in new laws to tackle youth smoking and vaping
Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed that Northern Ireland will be included in Westminster’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill, subject to...
Mar 5, 2024


RTÉ Investigates Reveals the Illegal side of Botox in Ireland
RTE Investigates Reporter Pamela Fraher RTÉ Investigates reveals how prescription only products like Botox are being administered by...
Mar 4, 2024


Wellbeing with a difference for Women across Ballymena
Radius, Choice and Triangle Housing Associations invite women from across Ballymena to take part in a free 8-week programme of Yoga,...
Mar 4, 2024


Carnlough community group 'disappointed but not surprised’ over decision on GP services reduction
Carnlough Community Association has said a decision by the Equality Commission Northern Ireland not to back residents following a...
Mar 2, 2024


Patients warned of “significant disruption” to planned services as junior doctors strike
Patients are advised that there will be significant disruption to hospital services on Wednesday March 6 due to industrial action by...
Mar 1, 2024


Minister hails progress in community perinatal mental health services
L-R: The Health Minister is pictured at the launch with Katie Graham, Service User, Dr Margaret Kelly, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist;...
Mar 1, 2024


Action Cancer releases Breast Screening Appointments in the run up to International Women’s Day
Action Cancer’s Senior Radiographer, Éadaoin Smith (centre) is pictured with Alex Todd from its4women (left) and Breast Friends...
Feb 29, 2024


NI Water offers assurances over drinking water from Lough Neagh
NI Water has offered an assurance to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council over drinking water from Lough Neagh. During a presentation...
Feb 28, 2024


“Good progress” on GP contractor appointment
Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed that “good progress” is being made in relation to appointing a new contractor for Larne Medical...
Feb 28, 2024


Hearing loss group receives much needed support from The Gallaher Trust
Trustee Roy Douglas with members of the Ballymena Club for the Hard of Hearing pictured with the Club’s new portable loop system,...
Feb 27, 2024


Eating well during pregnancy – new video series launched by Public Health Dietitians
The Public Health Dietitians Group (PHDG) has launched a new video series on its YouTube channel ‘Public Health Dietitians’ with expert...
Feb 27, 2024


Ballymena pharmacy shortlisted for two prestigious Pharmacy In Focus Awards
A pharmacy in Ballymena has been shortlisted in two categories for the sector's prestigious Pharmacy In Focus Awards 2024. Ballee...
Feb 27, 2024


A year of ‘damage limitation’ - Swann
Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann MLA Health Minister Robin Swann has warned of an “extremely difficult and worsening”...
Feb 27, 2024


Ballymena GP practices merge to provide ‘safe, stable and sustainable’ care for patients
Ballymena Health and Care Centre Three local GP practices based in the Ballymena Health and Care Centre, on the Cushendall Road in the...
Feb 25, 2024


Dementia NI is Firmus Energy’s charity partner
Pictured (L-R) is Firmus Energy’s Corporate Social Responsibility committee members John McCorry, Lisa McCarthy, Olga Pollock, and...
Feb 23, 2024


62,000 children in NI trapped in poverty as parents face barriers to work
More than half of children living in poverty in Northern Ireland could be trapped in hardship because their parent(s) face at least one...
Feb 22, 2024


Consultation launched for new Ballymena Leisure, Health and Wellbeing Centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has today (Thursday 22nd February) announced a public consultation on the long-awaited Ballymena...
Feb 22, 2024


Swann calls for sustainable funding and ‘whole system approach’ to tackle health waiting lists
Health Minister Robin Swann Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised that hospital waiting lists cannot be tackled in isolation from...
Feb 20, 2024
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