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Community Government Health Stormont

Health and Care Services Over Christmas and New Year

The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally over this Christmas and New Year period. As the holiday season approaches, there are a number of health and social care services available. If you or some of your family members feel unwell, it is important, to choose the service […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

McNulty Calls For Urgent Action on Homelessness

SDLP MLA for Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has called for urgent action on homelessness.  He was speaking after a recent visit to the Simon Community in Armagh.  Mr McNulty said: “I recently had the opportunity to meet some of the brilliant team at the Simon Community in Armagh. The dedication and compassion that they […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Launch of New Career & Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery

A new Career and Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery to support professional development and workforce retention has been formally launched. The model is based around two key interrelated components – Nursing & Midwifery Careers and the Learning and Development Framework. The first outlines clear, competency-based career pathways as well as detailing the knowledge, skills […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Baby Loss Certificate Scheme Will Provide Some Solace For Parents and Families – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the passing of legislation that will introduce a certificate to acknowledge baby loss during pregnancy before 24 weeks. The Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill passed its final stage in the Assembly today. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I am delighted that this Bill has now passed. […]

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Government Health Stormont

Parents Urged to Choose Right Service As Winter Pressures Approach

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a winter message to parents of children and young people during a visit to the Paediatric Unit at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. The Minister visited staff and patients at the Unit to hear about the excellent care provided and to see a demonstration of the HSC online children’s symptom checker, […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

£2 Million Cancer Charities Grant Scheme Launched

A major £2 million Cancer Charities Grant Scheme for 2025/26 has been unveiled by the Department of Health and Macmillan Cancer Support, boosting community-based cancer services across Northern Ireland. The grant scheme has been developed through a co-design approach, working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition.  The £2 million funding package will […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Challenges First Minister on All Island Healthcare Inaction

In a question to the First Minister in Assembly on Monday, November 17th, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA challenged the First Minister’s commitment to all-island healthcare.  McNulty recently submitted an Assembly Question to the Executive about if CAR-T, a vital immunotherapy that can kill cancer cells, was discussed in the most recent North South Ministerial Council […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Health Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

All-Ireland Healthcare Is The Best Way Forward -Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that recent meetings of the North South Inter-Parliamentary Association underline the urgent need to build an integrated All-Ireland national health service that delivers equal access for all citizens, regardless of where they live on the island. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Sinn Féin representatives had constructive engagements […]

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Community Health Infrastructure

Translink Announces Defibrillator Roll-Out Across NI Railways Fleet

Translink has announced that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) will be installed across the NI Railways train fleet by the end of December 2025.   Local trains will feature the new life-saving equipment which will play a vital service in helping people who suffer a cardiac arrest, which can happen to anyone. This latest development follows the installation of 134 units at over 80 […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Trust Staff Recognised In Edel Corr Awards

There were two winners and a special merit prize this year for the Trust’s ‘Edel Corr Award for Outstanding Compassionate Care.’ Edel Corr was a highly esteemed nursing colleague, who sadly passed away in 2021 and this annual award has been established in her honour. The panel had a very difficult task judging the nominations […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont

GP Conference Decision was Reckless and ill Judged

Ulster Unionist Party comments on the decision taken over the weekend at the Local Medical Committees conference at the Merchant Hotel.  An Ulster Unionist Spokesperson said, “The decisions flowing from the weekend conference of GPs were not only deeply disappointing – they were astonishingly ill-judged. As we enter into the winter months, it is now particularly […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Evora Hospice Invites You to “Light Up a Life” This Christmas

As Christmas approaches, Evora Hospice warmly invites the community to pause and reflect on the cherished memories of loved ones through its annual Light Up a Life appeal. This heartfelt event offers a meaningful way to honour the memory of those who hold a special place in our hearts by dedicating a light on Evora […]