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Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said an Executive is needed now to work together to help tackle chronic health waiting lists. Responding to the Department of Health’s latest waiting time figures, the Upper Bann representative said: “Every one of these figures represents a person suffering as a result of the continuation of long waiting […]
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 […]
The Daisy Hill Future Group met with Peter May, the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health and his senior advisors on Wednesday 26th July to discuss the Southern Trust’s plans to stabilise the medical workforce and ensure continuity of services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Future Group’s representatives sought this meeting with the leadership […]
By Kevin McAteer A new group is being established to work with the Southern Health Trust to implement the ongoing stabilisation plans for acute inpatient medical services at Daisy Hill Hospital, and to support the development of a longer term plan for the future of the Newry Hospital. The stabilisation plans, which were agreed at […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has introduced the very latest AI (artificial intelligence) technology in helping to identify the most suitable treatments for stroke patients. Already used throughout the UK and Ireland, ‘Rapid AI’ was first introduced to Northern Ireland by the Royal Victoria Hospital and is now being rolled out to other […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has condemned an arson attack at the home of a local member of Aontú who recently stood for election. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I unreservedly condemn this deplorable arson attack which destroyed Sharon Loughran’s car which was parked at her home. “This was a sinister act of intimidation […]
A new MRI scanner has arrived on the Daisy Hill Hospital site. The temporary scanner is located next to the modular CT on site. It will help to address MRI waiting times and reduce the need to transfer patients to other hospitals for diagnosis. Daisy Hill Hospital offers diagnostic services, 24 hours a day, […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that rural stroke patients must not be left vulnerable by new stroke treatment proposals as part of plans to stabilise Daisy Hill hospital. Speaking after a special council meeting with the head of the Southern Trust, the Newry City councillor said: “While we welcome the new plan to […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the Southern Trust needs to clearly communicate with elected reps, staff and the community as they deliver a stabilisation plan for Daisy Hill. Speaking after a special council meeting with the head of the Southern Trust, the Newry City councillor said: “Tonight we pressed the Southern Trust […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has accused the Southern Health Trust of ‘breath-taking hypocrisy’ by refusing to travel to meet Councillors face-to-face on Monday evening to interrogate the threat to vital health services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Councillor Savage said: “On June 5th Councillors unanimously passed an emergency motion I proposed at the monthly meeting […]
A number of local nurses from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have won awards at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2023 held recently in the Culloden Hotel, Holywood. Dawn Ferguson, from Banbridge, Assistant Director in the Southern Trust, won the Brownlee-Silverdale Leadership Award. As a […]
Speaking after the SOS Daisy Hill Rally attended by thousands of people on Sunday, SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Power to the people. Well done to every man, woman and child who today showed up in defiance. There was thunder in the air. People are furious as they are sick of […]
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