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By François Vincent Chair of the board of the Southern Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust, Eileen Mullan has issued a heartfelt apology to all the women who are in the process of having their smear tests reviewed. At a Trust board meeting held on Thursday (April 25), Mrs Mullan also wished to thank ‘Ladies […]
By François Vincent Last Thursday’s (April 25) board meeting of the Southern Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust was an opportunity for board chairperson, Eileen Mullan MBE, to give a comprehensive overview of current healthcare provision. With the exception of waiting lists for in-patients and day-case admissions, where the situation is improving, the chair listed […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an attempted robbery and assault in the Legahory area of Craigavon. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police received a report shortly after 9.45am on Monday morning, 11th March, that a man, aged in his 40s, had been approached by a man, who was also standing with another man, […]
A nurse in the Southern Trust has been shortlisted for a top award. Edith Donnelly, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the Heart Failure team, is the only nurse from Northern Ireland nominated in the Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association (INCA) Cardiovascular Nurse Excellence Awards. Edith is one of eight people shortlisted and was nominated by colleagues […]
A ten year partnership between the Southern Health and Social Care Trust and Community and Voluntary organisations has improved the health and wellbeing of thousands of people. The Verve Healthy Living Network was founded as part of the Craigavon Neighbourhood Renewal Health Programme in 2012 (funded by the Department for Communities) to address health inequalities […]
Police have arrested a 33-year-old man following the seizure of a handgun and ammunition in Craigavon on Saturday, 10th February. Officers were on mobile patrol in Drumellan estate shortly after 8.30pm when attention was drawn to a man’s suspicious behaviour. When he noticed the police vehicle, he started to run off in the direction of […]
A new initiative which sees the same midwives providing care to mums throughout their pregnancy journey has welcomed their 100th baby. The significant milestone for the Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) team in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust took place at the end of last year with the arrival of baby Darragh on […]
By François Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council spends £1.6m annually on events throughout the borough, and as there are several Council bodies supporting these, a ‘one-council approach’ will now ensure that Council involvement is streamlined, and that no part of the borough is ‘events deprived’. The council hosts and […]
By François Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter A recommendation to approve the issue of service-level agreements (SLAs) to three local arts organisations, for the purpose of delivering community arts engagement, was approved at a recent ABC Economic Development & Regeneration Committee meeting. In the coming months, the Tourism, Arts & Culture (TAC) Department of Armagh City, […]
The Southern Trust would like to express their sincere appreciation to Francis Mc Mullen from Newry for his exceptional generosity towards the Macmillan unit. Despite having been a patient himself, Francis participated in the Dublin Marathon and raised an incredible £6336 for the cause. His selfless spirit and unwavering dedication are truly inspirational and deserving […]
A 44-year-old man has been sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court today, Wednesday 13 December, for the murder of Nathan Gibson in Craigavon in January 2020. John Paul Whitla had previously pleaded guilty to murder, false imprisonment, common assault and entering as a trespasser with intent to commit a sexual offence. In court today, he was told he will serve a […]
Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on their […]
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