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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 […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

New Blossom Children’s Ward Garden a Welcome Retreat for Families

The garden at Blossom Children’s Ward, Craigavon Area Hospital has had a wonderful makeover, transforming the area into a safe, calming retreat for families spending time on the ward. This Social Action Project took place over the summer and saw young people weeding flower beds, painting fences, laying bark, planting shrubs, plants and trees and […]

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

Three Out of Three For Trust Trauma and Orthopaedic Service

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) service has recorded a hat-trick of national awards for the high-quality information it provides about joint replacement surgery. The team has gained national accreditation as a NJR Quality Data Provider for their commitment to patient safety, for the third successive year. It first won […]

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

Seven Midwives Take Up Posts Within Southern Trust

Seven midwives have taken up posts with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust after completing a two year innovative Midwifery programme. They are among the first recruits to graduate from a new Masters in Midwifery course at Queen’s University Belfast, which was designed to enable registered nurses to become fully qualified midwives in two […]

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

ABC Council Calls for PCSP Members

Do you want to help make your community safer? Do you have ideas that could benefit your area? Do you have an interest in local policing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then why not apply to become an Independent Member of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Policing & Community Safety Partnership […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

PSNI Arrest 26 People, Search 21 Properties and Vehicles In 3 Months to Reduce Supply of Drugs

Police in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon have arrested 26 people and searched 21 properties and vehicles in the last three months in a bid to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the area. District Commander Superintendent McMillan said: “One of the priorities in our local policing plan across Armagh City, Banbridge and […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Upper Bann

New Bereavement Suite Opens In Craigavon Area Hospital

To help bereaved parents following the loss of a baby, Craigavon Area Hospital’s maternity unit has opened a new bereavement suite. The ‘Butterfly Suite’ provides a homely space where families can create precious memories with their baby or grieve their loss, in a safe and comfortable environment. The hospital had a designated room for parents […]