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The Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2024/25 has today been published by the Department of Health. This plan is the third annual delivery plan to be published under the Mental Health Strategy 2021-31. It sets out the key priority actions that will be delivered during 2024/25, as well as details on progress against the 2023/24 […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the Executive have no plan to solve the current housing crisis. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “It has been clear for some time that we are dealing a serious housing crisis in the North and the failure to respond to these warning signs have left us in a […]
Are you or someone you know struggling with the loss of a loved one to suicide? Our Hope and Healing Bereavement Support Group offers a safe and welcoming space for families, friends, and anyone affected by such a tragic loss. Join us for our next group on Wednesday, 28th August 2024, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 […]
Carla Lockhart MP has warmly welcomed the launch of a new cancer support group in Banbridge. Backed by Banbridge Group Surgerys’ Multi-Disciplinary and Social Work teams, the group will be led by Social Work Assistant Veronica Kerr and breast cancer survivor Angela Taylor. “‘I was deeply inspired and humbled listening to Angela tell me about […]
By Donal McMahon Newry swimming pool repairs are “unlikely” to finish by their target date of September with a potential extension of work in to the new year.Councillors raised concerns this week at the active and healthy communities committee with fears thousands of paying swimmers could be “lost permanently” to other districts. Newry, Mourne and Down […]
A recommended pay uplift from the Pay Review Body of 5.5% has been endorsed by the new UK government for NHS England. No clarification has emerged yet on a funding stream for devolved governments to support our pay rounds. In the meantime, UNISON members in England are being consulted on this PRB recommendation. No indication […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts. Speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse, Liz said; “We have been made aware […]
Southern Area Hospice’s free Bereavement Journey programme could be suitable for you Southern Area Hospice’s (SAH) seven-week Bereavement Journey programme will begin on 17th September 2024. The Bereavement Journey programme is open to all residents of the SHSCT area, including the main towns of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Dungannon, Portadown, Newry and the Mourne area. The […]
The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh has removed disgusting racist material that was displayed inside Daisy Hill Hospital this morning [August 8th]. A party member was standing in the lift when he noticed a racist display on the wall. Disturblingly several members of medical staff of various nationalities were in the lift at the same time […]
Newry Leisure Centre will host a pre-application public consultation event for the Newry City Park project on Thursday 29 August between 3pm and 9pm. Hosted by Tetra Tech Consulting (NI), the event will provide an opportunity to talk to the designers and ask questions about the project. A comment box facility will also be provided. […]
A new Urgent Care Centre has opened at Daisy Hill Hospital. Located on the ground floor, a new local Urgent Care Centre team are taking referrals through the ‘Phone First’ system and directly from GPs. The Phone First approach aims to help those patients with urgent, however not life threatening symptoms, who think they […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined hundreds of “Adam’s Army” volunteers at Craigavon Lakes this weekend to participate in the third and final 24-hour walk challenge for B Positive. Speaking at the event, Carla said: “It is hard to believe it has been a two years since the bright shining star of the County Down, […]
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