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A new three-year strategic plan for health and social care has today been published by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. The plan involves a wide range of initiatives based on three central themes – Stabilisation, Reform and Delivery. The Health Minister said: “Since taking office, I have underlined the need to build hope for all those who deliver, […]
Thirty percent of the local Northern Ireland public surveyed put their heating on for five extra hours per day in December and January – with 45% admitting they also wear extra clothes in bed. As the energy discussion hots up, Northern Ireland price comparison experts at CompareNI.com compiled a survey of the key energy issues affecting local […]
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 […]
Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that news the Newry City Centre Park project is now ready to go to the planning stage, is welcome. The Sinn Féin elected representative explained, “The Environmental Agency (NIEA) has completed out its investigations and surveys so the project is ready to go to the planning stage early […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said a new School Uniforms Bill must deliver real change for families. Mr. McNulty was speaking after Education Minister Paul Givan announced that he intends to bring forward legislation with Executive support. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “It is welcome that the eye-watering costs of […]
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 […]
A fundraising coffee morning has been held in Portadown to mark this year’s Homelessness Awareness Week. South Area Housing Executive staff hosted the event alongside Emmanuel Church to provide support for Craigavon Area Food Bank and Social Supermarket. Mark Ingham, the Housing Executive’s Area Manager for the South, said: “We wanted to support the work […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an additional £3.7million for homelessness and £3million to support NIHE service delivery but added that collective effort is needed to deal with the growing challenge in our society. At the start of Homelessness Awareness week, the Minister outlined his support for a motion in the Northern Ireland Assembly which called […]
By Donal McMahon A “disappointing” new two year delay to developing the £88m Newry Community Treatment and Care Centre (CTCC) has been criticised as “bad business”. The updated 2029 timeframe has been revealed this week by the Southern Trust during a special meeting with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC). The ‘health hub’ project […]
Although it can be a most wonderful time of the year for many, some families struggle at this time of year with all the pressures that can be associated with Christmas. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has launched its Annual Appeal in this the 180th anniversary year of SVP in Ireland, SVP Regional […]
The average home insurance premium in Northern Ireland is now at £487 a year, making Northern Ireland the most expensive region in the UK – 65% more expensive than the dearest spot in GB, with London coming in second, at £295. The overall UK average price for home insurance has risen in the third quarter of 2024 […]
By François Vincent ‘Daisy Hill Future Group’ representatives, Karl Hughes and Dr Donal Duffin were given speaking rights at last Thursday’s (November 21) Southern HSC Trust board meeting. Part of their address was around what they see as the need for Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital to work more closely together. Secretary of […]
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