CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has welcomed today’s budget allocation of £29.8 million for new social homes. The party’s communities spokesperson said: “I welcome today’s announcement of an additional budget allocation of £29.8 million by the Finance Minister for new social homes. This reiterates Sinn Féin’s commitment to social housing and builds on the Finance Minister’s additional […]
A new Career and Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery to support professional development and workforce retention has been formally launched. The model is based around two key interrelated components – Nursing & Midwifery Careers and the Learning and Development Framework. The first outlines clear, competency-based career pathways as well as detailing the knowledge, skills […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the passing of legislation that will introduce a certificate to acknowledge baby loss during pregnancy before 24 weeks. The Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill passed its final stage in the Assembly today. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I am delighted that this Bill has now passed. […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a winter message to parents of children and young people during a visit to the Paediatric Unit at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. The Minister visited staff and patients at the Unit to hear about the excellent care provided and to see a demonstration of the HSC online children’s symptom checker, […]
A major £2 million Cancer Charities Grant Scheme for 2025/26 has been unveiled by the Department of Health and Macmillan Cancer Support, boosting community-based cancer services across Northern Ireland. The grant scheme has been developed through a co-design approach, working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition. The £2 million funding package will […]
In a question to the First Minister in Assembly on Monday, November 17th, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA challenged the First Minister’s commitment to all-island healthcare. McNulty recently submitted an Assembly Question to the Executive about if CAR-T, a vital immunotherapy that can kill cancer cells, was discussed in the most recent North South Ministerial Council […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that recent meetings of the North South Inter-Parliamentary Association underline the urgent need to build an integrated All-Ireland national health service that delivers equal access for all citizens, regardless of where they live on the island. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Sinn Féin representatives had constructive engagements […]
Translink has announced that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) will be installed across the NI Railways train fleet by the end of December 2025. Local trains will feature the new life-saving equipment which will play a vital service in helping people who suffer a cardiac arrest, which can happen to anyone. This latest development follows the installation of 134 units at over 80 […]
Ulster Unionist Party comments on the decision taken over the weekend at the Local Medical Committees conference at the Merchant Hotel. An Ulster Unionist Spokesperson said, “The decisions flowing from the weekend conference of GPs were not only deeply disappointing – they were astonishingly ill-judged. As we enter into the winter months, it is now particularly […]
As Christmas approaches, Evora Hospice warmly invites the community to pause and reflect on the cherished memories of loved ones through its annual Light Up a Life appeal. This heartfelt event offers a meaningful way to honour the memory of those who hold a special place in our hearts by dedicating a light on Evora […]
Get ready to don your Santa suit and spread some festive cheer because the much-loved Evora Hospice Santa Dash, proudly sponsored by Norbrook Laboratories, is back! Join us on Thursday 20th November at 6.00pm as Hill Street comes alive with hundreds of Santas, right alongside Newry’s magical Christmas Lights Switch-On. The Santa Dash has grown […]
On Monday 3rd November, the Assembly considered a motion highlighting the lack of transparency and immense delay in investigating the cervical cancer screening scandal by the Department of Health and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has echoed the call for a full public inquiry to uncover the […]
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