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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 […]
By Kevin McAteer A fundraising campaign has captured hearts across Northern Ireland after friends of local cyclist Paul Collins launched an appeal to help him access specialist treatment following a devastating diagnosis of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The fundraiser, organised by Declan McConville, has already raised more than £67,000 towards its £100,000 […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed how £80million will be invested to reduce waiting times and improve elective care across Northern Ireland. The ringfenced Programme for Government (PfG) funding will support more patients accessing assessment, diagnostic tests and treatment sooner. It will increase elective capacity, across Health and Social Care and support continued progress in […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has raised the issues surrounding maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking at Thursday’s Southern Trust Board meeting, Dáire Hughes said: “Last week’s suspension of services demonstrated the fragility of maternity at Daisy Hill Hospital. Whilst we understand the causes of this suspension and understand the […]
Saoradh notes that maternity and gynaecology services at Daisy Hill Hospital have now been reinstated following a temporary suspension caused by staffing shortages. While we welcome the restoration of services and recognise the efforts of healthcare workers who ensured patient safety throughout the disruption, the incident nevertheless raises important concerns about the pressures facing our […]
Ms Grant responding to the announcement that Maternity services in Daisy Hill Hospital are to be temporarily moved to Craigavon Area Hospital due to staff sickness and that Daisy Hill would be unable to provide safe medical cover over the weekend. Ms Grant said while we can all agree that we want safe services. Shifting the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has expressed concern at reports of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital have been temporarily suspended due to staff shortages. The South Down MLA said: “The suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill will be of concern to patients and staff. “While it is only temporary due to staff sickness, […]
By Kevin McAteer The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has confirmed that maternity and gynaecology services at Daisy Hill Hospital have been temporarily transferred to Craigavon Area Hospital this weekend following unexpected staff sickness. The temporary service diversion began on Friday evening and is expected to remain in place until 9.00am on Monday. In […]
A new tablet version of one of the world’s most popular weight-loss medications has been approved for use in the UK, potentially opening the door to greater access for patients seeking support with obesity and weight management. The treatment, developed by Novo Nordisk, contains semaglutide — the same active ingredient found in the injectable Wegovy […]
A patient has shared his experience of taking part in clinical research with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, encouraging others to consider it if given the opportunity. William Adams, 44, took part in a clinical trial after suffering a heart attack in 2017, during which he had a stent inserted. He was later […]
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