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Finance Committee call for Baby Loss Certificates to be recognised in law
Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Finance Committee calling for Baby Loss Certificates to be recognised in law. (L to R): Gerry...
Oct 8, 2024


Alice K Beauty unveils luxurious new chapter on Church Street
Alice K Beauty - the new home, the new name - Church Street, Ballymena. Ballymena’s much-loved Alice’s Beauty Clinic has relocated! Over...
Oct 4, 2024


Two women open up about their cancer diagnosis after attending lifesaving breast screening
Catherine Bell and Wendy Dalzell from Derry/ Londonderry have opened up about being diagnosed with breast cancer after attending...
Oct 4, 2024


Women with breast cancer detected by the charity together launch Breast Cancer Awareness campaign
Action Cancer Ambassadors who had their breast cancer detected by the charity’s breast screening service: Pat Simpson, Sharon McCrory,...
Sep 19, 2024


Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls launched
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at the launch of the Ending Violence Against Women and...
Sep 16, 2024


Northern Trust seeks planning permission for new £5.5m midwifery facility
The proposed new midwifery-led unit to the right of the main entrance to Antrim Area Hospital. A planning application has been lodged...
Aug 27, 2024


Northern Ireland mum opens up about her breastfeeding journey
Pictured (L-R) Jade, Joni and Bronagh from Belfast. Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week which starts tomorrow, Thursday 1 August, Bronagh...
Jul 31, 2024


Three-suite maternity unit planned at front of Antrim Hospital
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has been given an update on a proposed new £5.5m “alongside” midwifery-led unit at Antrim...
Jun 30, 2024


Cervical Screening Awareness Week – join the thousands of young women who go for screening
This Cervical Screening Awareness Week [17–23 June], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging young women to go for their screening, as...
Jun 19, 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


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


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


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


Women on track to deliver Belfast Grand Central Station showcased on International Women’s Day
Some of the women behind Belfast Grand Central Station (L-R): Louise Sterritt, Senior Programme Manager, responsible for the overall...
Mar 8, 2024


Celebrating HER this International Women’s Day
Pictured onstage are: Collette Kelly, Spokesperson, Timely Careers; Una Leonard, Co-founder, Support2gether; host, Caroline O’Neill, Digg...
Mar 4, 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


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


CelebrateHER - a celebration event women absolutely cannot afford to miss!
Pictured announcing the special International Women’s Day conference at the venue, Ulster University, are (L-R): Karise Hutchinson,...
Feb 20, 2024


Reconnect with volunteering for Women’s Aid ABCLN
Women’s Aid ABCLN Reconnect Development Worker, Bronagh O’Boyle. Reconnect with volunteering for Women’s Aid ABCLN and join an...
Feb 17, 2024
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