CLANRYE NEWS 
SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke in a Southern Trust Board meeting about the recently announced cuts planned for Healthcare Trusts across the North. The Trusts are expected to announce proposals on how they intend to make a total savings of up to 12% over three years. Healthcare workers’ unions are concerned that these cuts will […]
A Southern Health and Social Care Trust project to improve patient safety and better support people at risk of self-harm through ligature has been shortlisted for a national Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Award. The Trust is the only Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland to be named among this year’s finalists. […]
Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Roisin Mulgrew has called on newly appointed Health Minister Robbie Butler to make a clear break from the approach of his predecessor and engage meaningfully with the Newry community over the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. “Mike Nesbitt’s resignation and the appointment of a new Health Minister provide an opportunity […]
Newry has earned itself a rather unexpected place in the UK rankings – after being named among the country’s highest-ranking locations for sex toy purchases. New figures from sexual wellness retailer Lovehoney’s 2026 UK Sex Map place Newry 31st out of 691 locations overall, according to the company’s purchasing data. When you dig a little […]
Following the resignation of the Health Minister Ms Grant said what is happening because of the fixation the Department of Health has with the reconfiguration of our health and social care services, and the total lack of transparency was all very predictable. The Workers party in all our submissions to the consultation documents warned that […]
By Donal McMahon A Stormont department key to appointing “commissioners” to a Co Down port says it has no need for councillors amid a stink protest.The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Minister Liz Kimmins has invited councillors to apply to the board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA), following resignations last July over concerns of foul odours in […]
Thousands more people across Northern Ireland are benefitting from faster access to sight saving treatment as investment through the Executive’s Programme for Government continues to transform ophthalmology services. Alongside significantly reducing cataract surgery waiting times, the Elective Care Framework is expanding capacity for time critical glaucoma services and delivering targeted reductions in waiting times for […]
The Southern Trust has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award for the Neonatal Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital and Special Care Baby Unit in Daisy Hill Hospital. The Stage Three Accreditation through the charity UNICEF recognises that both facilities have achieved the highest standards of care, ensuring parents receive consistent support to develop close relationships […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s Validation Team during a visit to Belfast City Hospital. The Minister recognised the team’s role in improving waiting list management and is encouraging patients to play their part by keeping their information up to date so appointments can be offered as quickly as […]
The Southern Trust’s Medical Education Centre team was recognised at the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency’s (NIMDTA) 9th Annual Educational Excellence Day, which brought together doctors and dentists in training, educators, trainers and healthcare leaders from across Northern Ireland to celebrate excellence in medical and dental education. The flagship event highlighted the achievements […]
Two staff from the Southern Trust have received national recognition at the prestigious Our Health Heroes Awards. Organised by the charity Skills for Health, the ceremony is dedicated to celebrating the vital contributions of the wider, healthcare workforce. Kerry Haughian was named the Gold winner in the Operational Support Worker of the Year category in […]
Significant efforts have been made to improve patient flow and enhance the patient experience at Daisy Hill Hospital in recent years. Chief Operating Officer Mary Burke was speaking following the publication of the latest Emergency Department waiting times figures by the Department of Health. Ms Burke said: “With sustained demand across health and social care […]