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Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said it is time for the DUP to work with other parties to support workers and families struggling with the cost of living crisis. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after the first batch of cost of living payments started to roll out. Mr O’Dowd said: “The opening of […]
Authorised nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify and issue fit notes in addition to doctors. New legislation has been introduced in Northern Ireland which will allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes. The change will enable patients to get advice and fit notes from their healthcare professional – without […]
Over 40,000 BT Group workers have announced a two-day national strike against real-terms pay cuts, as their union claim that greedy bosses have “stuck two fingers up” to key workers. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) – which represents BT Group workers – has today (Friday 15th July) served notice for strike action that will take place […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has raised concerns with the Southern Trust over its visiting policies after a woman in Newry was unable to see her dying mother in Daisy Hill hospital during her final days. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “I was contacted by a constituent who is deeply distressed at being unable to visit […]
Over 115,000 postal workers “will not budge” until they receive a “dignified, proper pay rise” after voting a historic mandate to go on strike. In a ballot announced today (19th July), the Communication Workers Union – which represents Royal Mail Group workers – have voted by 97.6%, on a 77% turnout, to take action. This represents […]
NEWRY SDLP Councillor Michael Savage is to meet with Council officers to discuss potential improvements to access for local anglers at Newry Canal. Councillor Savage met up with members of the VDE Baggers Angling Club this week who had volunteered to strim back overgrown fishing stands and clear the waterway at the canal bank of […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the publication of JCVI recommendations on the COVID-19 vaccination programme for autumn 2022. Mr Swann said: “We can now step up our planning to deliver our autumn booster programme in Northern Ireland, based on this JCVI guidance. “Vaccination provides vital protection against COVID-19, and has been particularly effective at reducing […]
Glacann ár gCathaoirleach, Comhairleoir Michael Savage páirt sa spraoi agus daoine óga ag roinnt agus ag ceiliúradh na Gaeilge i mbliana ag scéimeanna samhraidh fud fad an Cheantar. Maireann cuid de na cúrsaí seachtain agus cuid eile coicís, le réimse gníomhaíochtaí spraíúla curtha ar fáil do pháistí ó 4 bliana d’aois go déagóirí. Bíonn deis […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said the DUP are blocking health service reform by refusing to return to the Assembly and Executive. He was speaking after Health Minister Robin Swann issued a warning about the financial state of the health service. Mr McGrath said long-overdue reform was being delayed because of the DUP’s boycott […]
Get ready for the event of the summer. Let’s GO QUACKERS! At Newry Canal for the Rubber Duck Race & Family Fun Day!! There is so much planned, it’s guaranteed to be a great day out for the whole family! Some of the fun in store for you: Rubber Duck Race down the Canal Fun […]
A total of £4,380 has been donated to the Southern Trust’s Acute Services Fund from Hanover Football Club and Portadown True Blues. The now annual football match named Terry Woods Memorial Fund took place on Saturday 18th June at Brownstown Park, Portadown. The event was held in memory of Terry Woods who very sadly passed […]
In a bid to reduce violence and aggression against staff, the Southern Trust security team is trialling body worn cameras at Craigavon Area and Daisy Hill hospitals. From October 2021 to March 2022, the team responded to 438 incidents of violence and aggression across both hospitals. Anita Carroll, Assistant Director of Functional Support Services explains: […]
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