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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Craigavon Government Health Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Warm Hub Scheme to Run Throughout Winter Months

Following a successful pilot scheme last year, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are once again running the Warm Hub Scheme to help keep residents connected, warm and safe during the winter months. Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout December, January and February, the Warm Hub Scheme will run in Portadown Town Hall and the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Smear Test Clinics Begin As Part of Cervical Screening Services Review

“The Southern Trust can confirm that the first clinic will start this evening (Friday 17 November) to undertake repeat smear tests for women included in the Cervical screening services review. Women being offered a repeat smear test are those whose previous slide is unavailable either because their previous smear may have taken place more than […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

23 Yr Old Charged With Crossbow Shooting In Craigavon

Detectives investigating a crossbow shooting in the Rosmoyle area of Craigavon on Friday morning, 27th October have charged a 23-year-old man to court. He is charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning, 30th October. As is usual procedure, all charges will be […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Local Dietitians Recognised at Advancing Healthcare Awards

Southern Health and Social Care Trust dietitians have scooped an award for their leadership after introducing a new service regionally which has helped to reduce pressure on outpatient waiting lists. At the Advancing Healthcare Awards on Thursday 12 October, the Outstanding Leadership award was won by a joint dietitian led project for dietetic contributions to […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Council Encourages Residents to Have a Fun, Safe and Happy Halloween!

Halloween is a time for frightful fun and spooky celebrations, for dressing up and trick or treating, for bobbing for apples and being ‘wowed’ by fireworks – a super exciting time of year for the young and the young at heart! However, as well as all of the enjoyment, activities and entertainment, it is also […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Lurgan Newry Upper Bann Westminster

Patient confidence in cervical screening process must be restored – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that news that 17,500 women are to receive letters from the Southern Trust to advise they will have their smear tests re-checked will cause significant distress to women affected. This process is part of a major review of cervical screening dating back to 2008. The DUP MP said: […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Children and Young People Service Receives Kind Donation

The Southern Trust Children and Young People Service, recently received a donation Madlug bags for children in foster care to transport their belongings when moving into foster care or between foster care placements. Stella Kelly, Interim Assistant Director, Corporate Parenting in The Southern Trust said “Over the past 8 years the Southern Trust has continued to […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

17,000 Women to Have Cervical Test Results Reviewed In Southern Trust Recall

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust provides a Cervical Cytology Service as part of the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme. The screening programme looks for changes in cells which, without treatment, could develop into cancer. In July 2022, senior laboratory staff notified the Trust’s management team that they had concerns about performance in some […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Trust COVID-19 Serious Adverse Incident Report Published

The Department of Health has today welcomed the publication by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust of the final report into fatal COVID-19 outbreaks in Craigavon Area and Daisy Hill Hospitals in 2020. [https://southerntrust.hscni.net/covid-19-serious-adverse-incident-report-published/] The Serious Adverse Incident (SAI) investigation had been announced in the Assembly by the former Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA, […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Health Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Expressions of Interest Sought For New ‘Fit For Future’ Scheme

Expressions of interest are being sought for a new grant scheme designed to promote vitality and vibrancy across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. The Fit For Future Scheme, which is led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, sets out to offer grants of up to £20,000 to eligible individuals to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

Date Confirmed for Safe Access Zones at Abortion Clinics

Safe Access Zones will be introduced at health service locations across Northern Ireland on September 29, 2023. Five NI Health and Social Care Trusts will introduce the Zones on this date. Safe Access Zones are being established under NI Assembly legislation to protect women and girls accessing abortion services, information, advice and counselling, and protect […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Council Praises Borough’s Ulster Tatler Awards’ Winners

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley has acknowledged local businesses and luminaries who clinched a top award at last week’s prestigious Ulster Tatler Awards 2023. Now in its sixteenth year, the Ulster Tatler Awards celebrate the best that Northern Ireland has to offer in hospitality, beauty, and business. The public were asked to vote in a […]