CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
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, […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has reiterated his support for health and social care staff following recent racist attacks and intimidation in Northern Ireland. Minister Nesbitt said: “We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated health and social care workforce here. They truly are the backbone of the NHS, but I am both saddened and appalled […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the British government must increase the subsidy for childcare providers to make childcare more affordable. The party’s spokesperson on childcare and early years said: “Childcare providers are struggling to keep their doors open due to increased operating costs, and difficulties faced recruiting and retaining workers. “I have written […]
The members of The Rotten to the Point Campaign Group who have been highlighting “The Evil Smell” case in Warrenpoint for almost a year and have now collected over 2500 signatures on their petition calling for the removal of the Re-Gen Waste Ltd waste operation from Warrenpoint Port, have written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir […]
Commenting on the Chancellor’s decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said: “The announcement to limit the Winter Fuel Payment is disappointing news which will impact upon many in our society. For those who are less well off, it creates an additional financial burden. It also comes amid a range of […]
UNISON statement: UNISON members in the health service will take careful note of Minister Nesbitt’s statement on pay. Expectation will now rise that NI workers should not be left behind. The UK Chancellor’s commitment to a 5.5% increase for public sector workers the Minister must include action to fully fund pay improvement across the UK. […]
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