CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
By Donal McMahon Over 20 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) properties in use have been identified as containing asbestos. The heat resistant product, which was used up to the 1980s for building purposes such as insulation and fireproofing, is now known as a potential cause of lung disease. The council’s environment committee (Nov 22) discussed its […]
The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally over the Christmas and New Year period. As we head into the holidays, the Health and Social Care system including the Health and Social Care Trusts, GPs, Pharmacists and Dentists, want to assure everyone that arrangements are in place should […]
The Department of Health has appealed to the public to do all it can to help the health service get through this winter. It has highlighted the current pressures on health and social care services and the potential for these to escalate further in the coming weeks. DoH Permanent Secretary Peter May said: “Services are […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted an event to welcome international doctors who have joined the organisation recently. Since October, a number of new medical colleagues from India have already arrived in the Trust, following a successful recruitment trip to Mumbai. A total of 70 doctors across a range of grades and […]
Women in Northern Ireland can now visit participating community pharmacies for advice and treatment for uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) without having to wait for a GP appointment. The service is part of Pharmacy First and is available for women aged 16 to 64. All community pharmacists providing this service are qualified healthcare professionals with […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) service has been recognised by the Department of Health for their efforts to ensure that more patients waiting on joint procedures can have their surgery. Following a downturn in activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team have been working tirelessly to rebuild and […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said it is ‘deeply concerning’ that the Southern Health and Social Care Trust were found to be overcharging adults with learning disabilities for utility bills. The party’s social care spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning to learn the Trust has been overcharging adults with learning disabilities for utility bills. […]
Former GAA player Brian Magennis had never known ill health other than the common cold or sports injury until an out-of-the-blue pancreatic cancer diagnosis shattered his world in 2020. The 51-year-old from Poyntzpass, near Newry says he has Covid-19 to thank for being at home which made him pay more attention to the symptoms and […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that the efforts of unpaid carers must be recognised by any future Executive. Mr McGrath was speaking after attending the Carers NI Carers Rights Day research launch on Thursday. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “Unpaid carers represent a huge section of our population and the work they […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said an Executive is needed to help families in need of care packages and to invest in the under-pressure health service. Commenting on reports that over 4,000 people are waiting for some form of home care package, the party’s social care spokesperson said: “The rapid decline in care packages delivered is deeply concerning and impacting […]
Following a successful pilot scheme last year, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are once again running the Warm Hub Scheme to help keep residents connected, warm and safe during the winter months. Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout December, January and February, the Warm Hub Scheme will run in Portadown Town Hall and the […]
A new report has been published which aims to maximise the contribution of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) across Health and Social Care. ANPs have undergone additional training to enable them to work autonomously to assess, diagnose, prescribe care and treatment and discharge patients in their care. ANPs already play a vital role across many areas […]
CLANRYE NEWS