CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
Saoradh notes that maternity and gynaecology services at Daisy Hill Hospital have now been reinstated following a temporary suspension caused by staffing shortages. While we welcome the restoration of services and recognise the efforts of healthcare workers who ensured patient safety throughout the disruption, the incident nevertheless raises important concerns about the pressures facing our […]
Ms Grant responding to the announcement that Maternity services in Daisy Hill Hospital are to be temporarily moved to Craigavon Area Hospital due to staff sickness and that Daisy Hill would be unable to provide safe medical cover over the weekend. Ms Grant said while we can all agree that we want safe services. Shifting the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has expressed concern at reports of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital have been temporarily suspended due to staff shortages. The South Down MLA said: “The suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill will be of concern to patients and staff. “While it is only temporary due to staff sickness, […]
By Kevin McAteer The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has confirmed that maternity and gynaecology services at Daisy Hill Hospital have been temporarily transferred to Craigavon Area Hospital this weekend following unexpected staff sickness. The temporary service diversion began on Friday evening and is expected to remain in place until 9.00am on Monday. In […]
A new tablet version of one of the world’s most popular weight-loss medications has been approved for use in the UK, potentially opening the door to greater access for patients seeking support with obesity and weight management. The treatment, developed by Novo Nordisk, contains semaglutide — the same active ingredient found in the injectable Wegovy […]
A patient has shared his experience of taking part in clinical research with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, encouraging others to consider it if given the opportunity. William Adams, 44, took part in a clinical trial after suffering a heart attack in 2017, during which he had a stent inserted. He was later […]
A £42 million ePharmacy programme to modernise prescription services is being delivered as part of a wider £102.6million Transformation Fund investment in public sector reform. The Programme was highlighted by Executive Ministers deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Finance Minister John O’Dowd alongside Secretary of State, Hilary Benn MP, and NIO […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed £80million will be ringfenced for waiting list and elective care capacity building activity during 2026/27. The announcement was made during a visit to the Mater Hospital’s Elective Overnight Stay Centre (EOSC) in Belfast. The funding will support continued action to reduce Northern Ireland’s longest and most critical waiting times. It forms part […]
The Southern Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community. The service will take place on Sunday 31 May at 3.00pm in Seagoe Parish […]
Newry BID’s popular Health in the City programme is now underway, bringing a full schedule of free events and activities to Newry city centre from now until the end of May. The initiative offers a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages to engage with health, wellbeing and active living, with events taking place […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the Autism Reality Experience to the Slieve Gullion and Crotlieve District Electoral Areas, marking World Autism Acceptance Month this April. Delivered by Training 2 CARE and supported by the Public Health Agency, the Autism Reality Experience offers an immersive, hands-on training session designed to help neurotypical people […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must do more to help those affected by the rising fuel crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP was commenting as Sinn Féin MPs supported a letter to the British Prime Minister which outlines a call for temporary immediate reduction in costs of fuel here in […]
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