CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that the halting of the Cross Border Directive scheme is a blow for patients across the north as waiting lists continue to grow. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We recently learned that this scheme, which allowed patients from the North to have their operations carried out in […]
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has branded childcare costs faced by parents and caregivers as ‘crippling’ and has called for immediate action to be taken to ensure that affordable, flexible childcare is accessible for all. Recent figures from Employers for Childcare highlight that over 40% of the workforce in Northern Ireland are parents with […]
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has said it is unconscionable to leave the health system without clear political leadership over the coming months, after the Minister outlined the severe pressures facing it this winter. Robin Swann said the health and social care system is facing another ‘extremely difficult winter’. Mr Tennyson said his statement […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is celebrating 10 years of its successful Family Nurse Partnership Programme. The team marked the occasion at a Halloween themed graduation event for their latest group of children to complete the programme. Staff from a range of parenting support organisations were also on hand with information for families, […]
As a final instalment of our celebrations for Positive Ageing Month, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage enjoyed a screening of the ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ in Newry Omniplex along with a packed audience of our older residents. The evening, hosted in partnership with the PSNI, Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) […]
The NIPSA Industrial Action ballot of Health Service members opens today the 27 October and closes 18 November 2022. NIPSA is urging all members to have their say in regards to Pay, Unsafe Staffing Levels and Travel Reimbursement rates all of which have been subject to historical under investment. The ballot is seeking majority support […]
Hundreds of health workers in Northern Ireland will be balloted for strike action GMB Union launches a formal ballot. Health service workers across the NHS and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has begun on the 18th October. The ballot closes on 7 November, with any strike action likely before Christmas. Health workers in Northern Ireland […]
Aontú Representative for West Belfast Gerard Herman has dismissed calls for a return to direct rule from Westminster Speaking today, Gerard Herdman said “Calls for a return to direct rule from London is an affront to the principles of the Good Friday Agreement and to the democratic will of the people of the North. Aontú […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is unconscionable to leave the health system without clear political leadership over the coming months, after the Minister outlined the severe pressures facing it this winter. Robin Swann said the health and social care system is facing another ‘extremely difficult winter’. Ms Bradshaw said his statement […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement on the establishment of an Elective Care Surgical Hub at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Yesterday’s announcement is very positive, helping to secure the long term future of Daisy Hill Hospital here in Newry city and to tackle the climbing waiting lists […]
The Daisy Hill Pathfinder Group have welcomed the announcement by Health Minister Robin Swann that Daisy Hill Hospital is to be declared an Elective Surgical Centre as part of the regional review of surgical services. The review was commissioned by the Department of Health in response to the ongoing workforce challenges around the availability of […]
Newry based business Mourne Scan Clinic is celebrating as they have scooped a Global Award for their ultrasound scanning services. The family business (based on Bridge Street) provides a range of pregnancy, general and musculoskeletal ultrasound scans and was last week named BEST Ultrasound & Early Pregnancy Scan Clinic – Northern Ireland by The Global […]
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