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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Southern Health and Social Care Trust Urology Lookback Review Published

In July 2021 the Southern Health & Social Care Trust commenced an extensive Lookback Review Exercise into the treatment and care provided to urology patients by the now retired Consultant Urologist, Mr Aidan O’Brien. The purpose of this Lookback Review was to determine if the treatment received by individual patients was appropriate, and to an […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

“Fair Funding Essential  For Investing Into Services” – Murphy

Conor Murphy who was a member of the Sinn Féin delegation that recently met with the new British Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has said that fair funding is essential for investment in Health, Education and Public Services. The Economy Minister said, “A Sinn Féin delegation led by First Minister Michelle O Neill met with […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

CCL Services “Step It Up” for Southern Area Hospice

The winners of Southern Area Hospice’s inaugural ‘Step It Up’ corporate challenge have finally been revealed with CCL Services Newry scooping the top prize for raising the most money in the small business category. CCL Services raised an outstanding £5,314.24 as result of their employees taking 10,000 steps every day in May while raising funds […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Area Hospice Marks One Year of Its Out of Hours On-Call Nursing Service at Home

Southern Area Hospice (SAH) is marking the one-year anniversary of its Out of Hours (OOH) On-Call Nursing Service which provides end-of-life care to patients who have a cancer diagnosis, 365 days a year. Launched in July 2023, the service has supported 47 patients and their families. The service helps with symptom management for the patient […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Education Government Health Politics Stormont

“Children will go Hungry over Government Decision on Food Vouchers” – Aontu

Aontú Deputy Leader and East Derry candidate Gemma Brolly has said that the latest decision that government funding cannot support our most vulnerable during the school holidays is another example of how the needs of the most vulnerable are being ignored. Speaking today, Ms Brolly, herself a school teacher and special needs coordinator, said: “Free […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Local Hurling Club Presents Cheque To Cuan Mhuire

Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club attended the recent Cuan Mhuire  40th Anniversary celebrations and presented the Addiction Charity, founded by Kerry nun Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, with a cheque from their recent Spinathon fundraiser. Niall McGinn Treasurer of the hurling club speaking at the cheque presentation said, “Craobh Rua Camlocha has for quite some years now […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

First Minister Visits Cuan Mhuire, Newry

Speaking at Cuan Mhuire Newry 40th Celebrations, First Minister Michelle O Neill addressing the Directors, staff and volunteers present said “A great day marking 40 years of the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Newry, with the launch of new state-of-the-art apartments for those in need. The founders, volunteers, and staff deserve the […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Cuan Mhuire “A Sure Shield and a Shining Light” For Our Community

“A refuge and a safe harbour for people struggling with addiction” is how Cuan Mhuire has been described by SDLP MLA Justin McNulty on its 40th anniversary. Speaking at the celebration of 40 years of support, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Founded on 29th June 1984 by Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire has helped […]

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Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Government Health South Down Warrenpoint Westminster

Sinn Féin Seek Ministerial Intervention as Warrenpoint Stench Returns

Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard has described the return of foul odour connected to the activity of Warrenpoint Port as “utterly unacceptable” as party colleague, Sinead Ennis MLA requests urgent meeting with DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir. Mr Hazzard said: “In recent days we have been contacted once again by residents and businesses in Warrenpoint who are […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Guidance Finalised Recommending Use of Kaftrio, Orkambi and Symkevi for Cystic Fibrosis

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the publication of final draft NICE guidance recommending use of the drugs Kaftrio, Orkambi and Symkevi for cystic fibrosis. Under Department of Health policy, Northern Ireland follows NICE guidance on drug availability. The Minister said: “The newly published final draft NICE guidance will underpin continued access to these life-changing treatments […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Government Health Stormont

Urgent Action Needed on Mental Health Services

The Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged the Department of Health to give greater priority to mental health in Northern Ireland and increase the funding of key services. The Committee wants the Department to carry out a review into whether it is providing enough ‘early support’ to children who need it, including timely access […]

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Business Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Health Infrastructure South Down Warrenpoint

Rotten to the Point to Host Election Husting After Large Waste Piles and Smell Is Back

Rotten to the Point, which has raised severe issues from concerned residents and Businesses in Warrenpoint and the Carlingford Lough area due to the foul smell and flies emanating from Warrenpoint Harbour Authority and Re Gen Waste for over the past 2 years now, will be hosting a hustings with Westminister Election South Down Candidates in the town as […]