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Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must do more to help those affected by the rising fuel crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP was commenting as Sinn Féin MPs supported a letter to the British Prime Minister which outlines a call for temporary immediate reduction in costs of fuel here in […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited Craigavon Area Hospital to see first-hand the work of frontline teams delivering vital services across the Trust. During the visit, Mr Nesbitt met with staff across a number of key areas, including Trauma and Orthopaedics, the Maternity Unit and the Healthcare Science team. The Minister was welcomed by Trust […]
Glenanne Community Association in County Armagh has secured £1,000 prize as part of this year’s Housing Executive’s Rural Community Awards. Situated in the hinterland of Armagh, this project is dedicated to combining environmental education, practical action and inclusive participation to create a greener, more sustainable Glenanne — a village that cares for its environment and future generations. […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has been recognised as a leading example in Europe for its high-quality Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) programme. Recently, the Trust welcomed a delegation of nurses and government officials from Latvia to observe and understand how it supports first-time mums aged 19 and under, from early pregnancy until their […]
SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke in a 26 March 2026 Southern Health and Social Care Trust Board meeting about the importance of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. With the context of the birth rates here being higher in the Southern Trust than anywhere else in the North, Mr McNulty highlighted the urgent need for […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is the first Trust in Northern Ireland to be awarded a Business and Biodiversity Charter. Business in the Community in partnership with Ulster Wildlife, delivers the Charter as a framework to help organisations to engage with biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth, including animals, plants, […]
The Southern Trust is introducing an innovative new programme to support the development of medical staff and improve service stability. Shaped by young doctors, the new multi-year rotational programme, offers a development pathway for locally employed doctors who are not in a formal national training programme. It includes structured pathways, supervision, support and opportunities to […]
Evora Hospice launches its Big Bucket Collection 2026, calls for volunteers to come forward 26.02.2026: As Evora Hospice prepares for its Big Bucket Collection 2026, bringing volunteers into towns and villages across Armagh, Down and Tyrone to raise vital funds for specialist palliative care, its voluntary services manager, Rosie Teggarty, reflects on the dignified care her […]
A dedicated plan around women’s health must be a priority for the Health Minister as gynaecology waiting lists continue to rise, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA said the ongoing long delays in diagnosis and lack of specialist care for women and girls living with endometriosis is unacceptable. “Last […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic service has received national recognition for commitment to patient safety, for the fifth consecutive year. Also, for the first time, the team has been awarded with gold accreditation as a National Joint Registry (NRJ) Quality Data Provider for the high-quality information they provide about joint […]
As the NHS grapples with unprecedented flu outbreak Buttercrane Centre have installed hand sanitisers throughout the mall. With infection levels reportedly peaking over Christmas period, Buttercrane have installed hand sanitisers to support customers and local health services. Centre Manager Peter Murray said: “The news reports of the rising infection levels and pressures on our local […]
CRASH Services, in partnership with JMK Solicitors, has successfully wrapped up their 2025 charity partnership, raising £42,200 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. These funds will directly support the charity in continuing its vital cancer care services across Northern Ireland. Both organisations have a longstanding tradition of supporting a chosen charity each year, with a dedicated […]
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