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The Southern Trust and Luca’s Voice Charity have teamed up to launch two new books for children with severe speech sound disorders. Developed by Nichola McDonald from the charity, in partnership with the Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, the books, “Luca’s Speechie Squad and the search for the Squabble Lever” and “p”, “b”, […]
This Christmastime, Lord Mayor Councillor Sarah Duffy is reaching out to everyone across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon to wish them and their loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Reflecting on her time as Lord Mayor and the achievements of our borough, she said: “One of the privileges […]
Social Workers from across the Southern Trust joined together for the annual Professional Social Work Forum which shed a light on the invaluable role that social work plays in our communities. The event, ‘Shining a Light on Social Work’, brought together social work staff and managers to discuss and review challenges and opportunities from the […]
In October 2023, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) launched a precautionary cervical screening review for 17,425 women. The review was carried out in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the purpose was to check that the original screening result which was provided for each woman was correct and offer follow […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has welcomed 16 new midwives who are fulfilling their dream “of caring for women and their babies at this significant time in their lives”. They are a welcome addition to the Trust maternity team, who supports women and their families, before, during and after birth, in hospital, community […]
Buckle up for a belter of a Christmas in ABC Borough as the ‘Santa on Tour’ campaign, launched by the Council today (Tuesday 5 November), is billed as the hottest show around for local communities wishing to celebrate the festive season in style. Join Santa, Mrs Claus and their entourage of playful elves as they […]
The Southern Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Daisy Hill Hospital or the wider community. The service will take place on Sunday 24 November 2024 at 3.00pm in Newry […]
The red carpet was rolled out at the weekend to celebrate the Community Awards 2024, with a glittering ceremony recognising and rewarding some of our incredible community champions. A total of 34 groups and individuals from across the borough were shortlisted for 11 awards. Each received high praise for being a leading example of good […]
Councillors from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council were presented with a stark picture of the challenges facing the Housing Executive in delivering its programmes and services in the area at a meeting today (Monday, Sept. 23). Grainia Long, Housing Executive Chief Executive, delivered the annual Housing Investment Plan (HIP) briefing to local councillors, […]
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Councillor Sarah Duffy has led the chorus of congratulations sent to The Deluxe Group following yesterday’s major announcement that the Portadown-based company has secured a £30m contract to fit out the interior of a new cruise ship in Germany. Established more than 50 years ago, the […]
Police investigating a sexual assault on a woman in the Craigavon area have issued an appeal for information and witnesses. Inspector Ruston said: “This assault is reported to have occurred yesterday, Tuesday 30th July, at approximately 10.20pm in the Aldervale area, along a towpath off the Tullygally Road. “The woman, aged in her 40s, was […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in helping to reduce our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to emergency […]
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