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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the introduction of a certificate to acknowledge baby loss during pregnancy before 24 weeks would acknowledge the loss experienced by families. Announcing that Sinn Féin will bring a motion to the Assembly on Monday supporting a Baby Loss Certificate scheme, the party’s health spokesperson said: “Losing a baby […]
The Department of Health has indicated that they may not have the recently negotiated NHS rise implemented until June. Despite Unions accepting the offer in March it seems the Department may take months as opposed to weeks to give their hard working staff the much needed pay award. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a […]
By Donal McMahon The Stormont Health Minister has refused to meet with a council delegation over concerns a Newry hospital will lose its emergency general surgery. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) had approved a motion in February seeking to meet UUP rep Robin Swann following his department’s approval of the Southern Trust’s decision […]
Health Minister Robin Swann is seeking a deferral to legislation that would remove all hospital parking charges from 12 May this year. The Minister will ask the Assembly to defer the measure for a two year period. His intervention reflects practical obstacles with the planned introduction date as well as deepening budgetary pressures on health. While the total […]
The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally over the Easter period. As we head into the holidays, the Health and Social Care system including the five Health and Social Care Trusts, GPs, Pharmacists and Dentists, want to assure everyone that arrangements are in place should you or […]
Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has said the council must ensure there are better services and facilities in place for families and carers of those with additional sensory needs for future events. The Armagh City councillor spoke after a number of complaints were raised about the measures put in place at the funfair in the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said she was ‘hopeful’ a successful outcome can be found in talks between the Department of Health and the Royal College of Nursing on pay after other health unions have agreed a pay offer. The party’s health spokesperson said: “I welcome the announcement from health unions that they have reached […]
Sinn Fein councillor Oonagh Magennis has raised concerns over ambulance cover and response times after two crash victims were left waiting for over an hour and a half for an ambulance yesterday. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Two men were left injured, one seriously and in need of urgent medical treatment yesterday following a traffic […]
The Southern Trust extends heartfelt appreciation to the McMullen Family from Armagh for their generous £1,700 contribution to the Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. Their son, Phillip, a dialysis patient at the unit, inspired the donation, which was raised during a recent Murder Mystery event. Pictured Staff Nurse Josco Phillip McMullen Staff Nurse Biji […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said the council must quickly and clearly communicate with the staff and users of Newry Leisure Centre following confirmation the pool will be closed for 6 months for repairs The Newry City councillor said: “It is absolutely essential that the council moves quickly to make contact with staff and users […]
Newry City Park plans have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team. Tetra Tech has been appointed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and as the Integrated Consultancy Team their role will be to take the project through detailed design, planning approval, contractor appointment and delivery on site […]
A major programme of works at the Swimming Pool at Newry Leisure Centre was agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Active and Healthy Communities Committee on Tuesday 19 March. Essential works to address issues relating to the hydraulic system of the pool’s moving floor and the replacement of pool tiles will now commence. The […]
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