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The Aontú leader has said that the significant surge in abortions carried out in Ireland last year, compared with previous years, represents a “humanitarian crisis”. He was speaking after the HSE confirmed that some 8,150 abortions were carried out last year. This represents a near 80% increase on the 2021 figures. Speaking today, Deputy Tóibín […]
SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has welcomed engagement from the local PSNI on drink spiking. It comes after Councillor Finn contacted local officers about her concerns following a number of reported incidents in the area. She welcomed the PSNI’s commitment to raise awareness on the issue. Councillor Finn said: “After contacting PSNI to raise my […]
Eleven Northern Ireland Ambulance staff were assaulted over a six-hour period over the eleventh night. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said that the assaults took place at four different locations throughout NI whereby ambulance crews were responding to calls to provide medical treatment to patients. In the most serious attack, five staff were punched, […]
A new MRI scanner has arrived on the Daisy Hill Hospital site. The temporary scanner is located next to the modular CT on site. It will help to address MRI waiting times and reduce the need to transfer patients to other hospitals for diagnosis. Daisy Hill Hospital offers diagnostic services, 24 hours a day, […]
On International Homebirth Day (Tuesday 6 June), the Southern Health and Social Care Trust highlighted the work of its dedicated ‘Birth at Home’ service. The service is delivered by midwives who specialise in caring for women who choose to give birth at home. Over 100 people including mums, babies, families, midwives and obstetric colleagues came […]
Willowbank GP Surgery in Keady, Armagh, has moved to new, larger premises following a £1.5million investment from the Department of Health. The surgery’s new location, adjoining Keady Day Centre on Annvale Road, means it has the capacity to provide greater services to patients locally. The new two-story construction comprises of eight consulting rooms for GPs […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that rural stroke patients must not be left vulnerable by new stroke treatment proposals as part of plans to stabilise Daisy Hill hospital. Speaking after a special council meeting with the head of the Southern Trust, the Newry City councillor said: “While we welcome the new plan to […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the Southern Trust needs to clearly communicate with elected reps, staff and the community as they deliver a stabilisation plan for Daisy Hill. Speaking after a special council meeting with the head of the Southern Trust, the Newry City councillor said: “Tonight we pressed the Southern Trust […]
First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed the publication of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and action plan for consultation and said action on ending violence against women and girls must be a priority for us all. Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “This is a landmark day with the publication of the strategy and […]
The Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May has thanked Firefighters for their response to recent wildfires. The Permanent Secretary thanked Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) while on a visit to Ballymena Fire Station. Earlier this month, more than 130 Firefighters were involved in the emergency response to gorse fires in Glenariff, Co. […]
The Mournes District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum, supported Kittys Road Community Association to host a Coffee and Connect Event on Friday 23 June The event provided a platform for community members to come together and engage in meaningful conversations while creating opportunities for individuals to seek support, share their experiences and forge new friendships. A […]
The use of agency social workers is ceasing in all Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Trusts from today. This initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Health and the Trusts, recognises that effective social work services are built upon consistent, purposeful and trusting relationships between social workers and people they work with. Ending the […]
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