CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
A Sinn Féin delegation has met with senior council officials to push for action on Newry’s cleanliness. The delegation included Dáire Hughes MP, Cllr. Valerie Harte, Cllr. Geraldine Kearns, Cllr. Cathal King and Cllr. Aidan Mathers. Speaking after the meeting, Newry and Armagh MP, Dáire Hughes, said; “We’ve seen a marked decline in cleanliness across […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s response to the Department of Health’s public consultation on hospital reconfiguration. Councillor Feehan has criticised the Department of Health’s failure to engage with the local community regarding proposed changes to the status of Daisy Hill Hospital. SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan said: “In […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that developer contributions won’t solve the North’s wastewater crisis. He was speaking after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins launched a public consultation on Friday. The SDLP is supporting the Audit Office’s call for an expert led review of Northern Ireland Water’s funding and governance model. Newry & […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that cuts to disability benefits will inflict a terrible cost on the lives of the most vulnerable members of society. Mr. McNulty said: “The latest welfare cuts could prove devastating for so many disabled people here. It’s something we would have expected from the Tories, but […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 17 – 23 March 2025. Food Waste Action Week is the flagship annual event delivered by WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste. The campaign helps households develop the tools they need to cut food waste at […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has described health service inequalities in Newry as “completely unacceptable.” Mr. McNulty was responding to information from the Department of Health, which confirmed that just 23% of consultants working in the Southern Trust were employed at Daisy Hill Hospital. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This is […]
Nicola Grant responding to the report on a dramatic deterioration in ambulance handover performance, said this is a situation that is going to exponentially grow if the proposed changes to hospital reconfigurations is not changed or halted. She said the thousands of beds that have been closed in hospitals due to efficiency savings and underfunding, […]
COMMUNITY PHARMACY REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS STORMONT HEALTH COMMITTEE ON URGENT FUNDING CRISIS The body representing community pharmacists in Northern Ireland has told a Stormont committee that recurrent funding difficulties, coupled with the increase in National Insurance Contributions, will see more pharmacies close their doors. The sector has been grappling with a funding deficit of £20 million […]
Housing Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the next steps in a new initiative to support renters who find themselves priced out of the mainstream private rental sector. The Intermediate Rent scheme will create a new supply of affordable rented homes across Northern Ireland at below market rents. Minister Gordon Lyons today announced that he will […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce that Newry Leisure Centre Pool will reopen on 12 March following the completion of major refurbishment works. The main pool, learner pool, wet side play area and health suite have all been upgraded, with the extensive works including a complete replacement of all tiles in […]
Getting quality sleep is essential for overall health, yet many people struggle to get enough rest. Poor sleep can lead to issues like fatigue, decreased focus, and even long-term health problems. If you’re looking to improve your sleep quality, here are some practical tips to help you rest better each night. 1. Stick to a […]
“Thursday 27th February 2025 Daisy Hill and other Rural hospitals and health facilities will be the losers in a Three tier Hospital system, We must have a Equality impact Assessment carried out.” Nicola Grant commenting on the Workers Party response to to “Hospitals -Creating A Network for Better Outcomes” said the Workers Party has made it […]
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