CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
Nicola Grant workers party representative has called upon the Northern Ireland Executive to stop the party-political squabbling in relation to the crisis in the Health and social care services. People are dying on trollies and in corridors, patients are being nursed in the most undignified situations, our dedicated health service staff are stretched to breaking […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced that the ongoing works at Newry swimming pool and Leisure centre will continue for a few more weeks, past the January 2025 deadline. A spokesperson for NMD Council said: “Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wishes to advise that the reopening of the swimming pool and health […]
Nicola Grant has said there is a real sense of frustration and anger from the people of Newry and beyond around what will happen to, and what will be the impact of any changes to the status of Daisy Hill Hospital. Residents are quite rightly saying that the fact that the meeting to discuss their […]
Workers Party Newry and Armagh representative Nicola Grant has expressed concern of safety issues at John F Kennedy park especially during icy weather conditions. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola said: “I have been contacted by residents of John F Kennedy park asking that the workers Party highlight the following issues. I have visited […]
The SDLP is using our Opposition Day on Tuesday to call for urgent action to end violence against women and girls. Motions will focus on new laws to better support victims of abuse, tackling online violence, RSE and healthy relationships and gender-based budgeting. The situation is at crisis point with 25 women violently killed in Northern Ireland […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special educational needs. The Minister’s Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and associated five-year delivery plan have been developed following completion of a comprehensive review of policy and delivery. Speaking in the Assembly, Paul Givan said: “Children with special educational needs, […]
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said that lengthy delays in ambulance response times is contributing to the collapse of the health service. He was speaking after a debate in the Assembly on Monday. Mr McGrath has long been highlighting the impact of ambulance delays, particularly in rural areas. South Down MLA Mr […]
Workers Party Newry and Armagh Representative Nicola Grant has welcomed plans for Kelly Constructions new Social housing development in Newry, Nicola stated while 48 new homes is a welcome development in an situation where we have a major housing crisis, some questions needs to be asked and answered, as the term social housing does not […]
More social housing on the way for Newry as the planning committee at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council recently granted planning permission to a multi million pound development. Local developer Kelly Brothers, will now go ahead with the project to build 24 houses and 24 apartments on Carnagat Road, ALL SOCIAL HOUSING! Environmentally planning […]
This has been a particularly difficult winter across the Health and Social Care system, with exceptionally high flu rates and hospital admissions. We understand how difficult it has been for many patients and their families who have experienced long waits to access the care they need in a suitable environment. While these challenges are being […]
Carla Lockhart, MP for Upper Bann, has announced an upcoming meeting with the Southern Trust leadership team to address the escalating challenges facing health and social care services in the Upper Bann constituency. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday morning, follows the departure of the Trust’s Chief Executive and will provide an opportunity to press for […]
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced the launch of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Local Change Fund. As part of a wider £3.2 million investment, this first step will see £2 million shared across all 11 councils to enable them to support EVAWG action in their local areas. The […]
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