CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
Over 60 women attended an inspiring evening of support, education and empowerment at a Rooted in Confidence Hair Loss Workshop held at Swanky Coffee in Silverbridge on 14 September. The workshop was hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum, with financial support provided by the Council’s Health […]
Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has commented on the Southern Health and Social Care Trust statement on medical workforce pressures within inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Councillor David Taylor said: “This is deeply concerning news for expectant mothers, staff and the entire community served by Daisy Hill Hospital. “The clear priority must be […]
Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Róisín Mulgrew has launched a petition calling for births and inpatient maternity services to be protected at Daisy Hill Hospital. Mulgrew said: “Generations of families across Newry, south Armagh and south Down have started their story at Daisy Hill. We want future generations to be able to say these simple […]
Aontú representative says staffing crisis cannot be allowed to become another step towards centralising services away from Daisy Hill Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Roisin Mulgrew has called for urgent action to protect inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital after the Southern Trust confirmed it is preparing plans to temporarily move births and inpatient […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the Health Minister to do all he can to address the crisis facing maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The maternity service at Daisy Hill is facing an immediate crisis. The fragility of the service has been clear for some time, including the […]
McNulty MLA on Possible Maternity Closure: “The Patients of Daisy Hill Hospital Deserve Better” Mr McNulty stated: “I am very disturbed by the rumours and speculation today coming after an emergency meeting was called this morning by Southern Trust management announcing a potential temporary closure of Daisy Hill’s maternity services and a consolidation of maternity […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is experiencing significant medical workforce pressures within inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital following a number of consultant obstetrician retirements and resignations. Despite sustained recruitment efforts across the UK and internationally, the Trust has not yet been able to recruit sufficient consultants to fill these vacancies. This […]
Aontú representative calls on Infrastructure Minister and Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins to personally intervene over recurring sewage flooding Aontú Newry representative Roisin Mulgrew has called on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA to personally intervene after residents in Derrybeg were once again confronted with sewage, dirty water and used toilet paper flowing through their […]
Two Southern Trust nurses are encouraging women to know the signs of womb cancer and seek advice if they have concerns. As part of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sharon Quinn, Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Kelly Harrison, Gynaecological Oncology Nurse, are highlighting the importance of recognising symptoms early. Womb cancer is the […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor, Aidan Mathers, has described the flooding experienced by Derrybeg residents as utterly unacceptable. Speaking after pushing NI Water for an urgent action, Cllr. Mathers said; “I am deeply concerned by the flooding experienced in the Derrybeg area last night, which resulted in raw sewage, wastewater and toilet paper being deposited onto […]
The Southern Trust maternity team is helping to develop the next generation of midwives by providing high-quality placement opportunities for students across Daisy Hill, Craigavon Area hospitals and community settings. Working alongside experienced colleagues and multidisciplinary teams, student midwives are gaining valuable, hands-on experience while supporting women, babies and families throughout pregnancy, birth and the […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has relaunched its cancer exercise referral programme, which will commence at leisure centres in Newry and Downpatrick in September. The 12-week programme – which supports the Council’s healthy living objectives by promoting long-term physical activity and providing structured opportunities for adults living with cancer and beyond – is aligned […]