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Health Minister prioritises pay talks
New Health Minister Robin Swann has spoken of his honour at returning to the post. The Minister emphasised his intention to secure pay...
Feb 4, 2024


PHA urges public to be aware of signs and symptoms on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day (Sunday 4th February), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take notice of their bodies and reach...
Feb 4, 2024


MU councillor urges Northern Trust to return Dalriada GP out-of-hours service to Mid Ulster Hospital
Councillor Christine McFlynn (Magherafelt DEA) has called on the Northern HSC Trust to consider bringing back the Dalriada GP...
Feb 4, 2024


Swann attends Stormont event to promote menopause awareness
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has attended a Stormont event designed to raise awareness of the many symptoms of the menopause. Mr Swann...
Feb 3, 2024


NI Water highlights efforts on World Wetlands Day to preserve and protect vital areas of biodiversity
Natural peat dams at the Garron Plateau Special Area of Conservation in County Antrim. World Wetlands Day is celebrated across the world...
Feb 2, 2024


All educational settings in Northern Ireland urged to help identify and support young carers
Pictured (L-R) Young carers Joel, Kesiah and Aaron with their poster The Department of Education has partnered with Action for Children...
Feb 1, 2024


NI’s First Children’s Ambulance celebrates its’ first birthday with Children’s Heartbeat Trust
Pictured (from left) Vicky Hart NISTAR, Joanne McCallister, Chief Executive of Children’s Heartbeat Trust, Emma McConnell, from...
Feb 1, 2024


New Queen’s report calls for more support for Armed Forces Families
Families of ex-Service personnel need to be consistently identified, recognised, and supported according to a new report by Queen’s...
Jan 30, 2024


Drive right when you’re on site in County Antrim – HSE NI
Richard Meredith HSENI, Rachel Dorovatas, Construction Industry Training Board NI, Louis Burns HSE NI, & Mark Spence, Construction...
Jan 30, 2024


Swann and Chambers welcome report on tackling the public health impacts of smoking and vaping
Robin Swann MLA with party colleague Alan Chambers MLA Former Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA, and health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA...
Jan 30, 2024


Painting the perfect picture at any age
Ballintoy Young at Heart group participated in a Watercolour Painting experience with Audrey Kyle at her Gobbins Économusée studio in...
Jan 28, 2024


Change ahead as board considers future of general surgery across Northern Trust
The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has said any proposed options for general surgery at Antrim and Causeway...
Jan 28, 2024


Northern Ireland grassroots sports projects to receive nearly £6 million in funding
Representatives from Wellington Rec FC in Larne As part of the continued drive to get more people active, the UK Government and the Irish...
Jan 27, 2024


Vacancy rate on domiciliary workers 'worrying' in Northern Trust
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board was told of a “worrying” vacancy rate in domiciliary care during a meeting at Antrim...
Jan 26, 2024


Action Cancer unveils insights from new cancer survey
Dr Dan Middleton, Cancer Epidemiologist from Queen’s University Belfast; Dr Caroline Hughes, Health Improvement and Evaluation Manager at...
Jan 24, 2024


Major £1.2M renewable energy project underway at Causeway Hospital
A £1.2m solar roof installation is underway at Causeway Hospital which, once complete, will offset more than 200,000 kgs of carbon...
Jan 23, 2024


Charity set to hold cardiac screening event for 200 young people Co Antrim
A two-day screening event is to be held by the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, in March. During...
Jan 20, 2024


Get ready to run for Air Ambulance and you could win £500 Lidl shopping vouchers & Simple Minds tickets!
Amber Teggart, an Air Ambulance marathon supporter Local charity Air Ambulance NI is appealing for your support with a fundraising...
Jan 19, 2024


Department of Health invites public to obesity consultation events
The Department of Health is inviting the public to take part in a series of events arranged as part of two public consultations on...
Jan 19, 2024


Choice and Trussell Trust renew support for NI families with 1,100 food parcels
Pictured (L-R) is Carol Ervine (Choice Group Director of Tenant and Client Services), Jonny Currie (Trussell Trust Northern Ireland...
Jan 19, 2024
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