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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Health Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

ABC Council Launches Borough’s First Age Friendly Strategy

At yesterday’s (Monday 03 October) International Day for Older Persons celebration event, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council pledged its commitment to supporting older people’s right to live a full, active, and healthy life by unveiling the region’s first Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2025.  Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Childhood Cancer Heartache Should Spur Greater Support for Sufferers and Families

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that the Government must do more to address childhood cancer, in terms of prevention, treatment and support for patients and their families. The DUP representative made the call at the conclusion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, after meeting with Sara and David Watson, whose son Adam passed away […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Health Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Children and Young People Encouraged to #BeSafeOnline in New Cyber Safety Campaign

An animated digital campaign to encourage children and young people to stay safe and smart online has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The aim of the #BeSafeOnline campaign is to raise awareness of responsible and safe use of the internet and social media in our communities. Sometimes being online can leave […]

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Community Health

Social Care Council Congratulate social Workers Who Are Shaping Future of social Work

164 inspirational social workers across Northern Ireland are being celebrated today for their contribution to shaping the future of social work through learning and development, at the Northern Ireland Social Care Council’s (Social Care Council’s) Professional in Practice Awards 2022. The ceremony recognises those social workers who have completed their Professional in Practice Award and […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes £5.5m Package for GP Services

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the health minister’s announcement of a £5.5m package to help GP services.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said an Executive must be formed now to invest an extra £1 billion in the health service.  Liz said:  “It’s welcome that GP practices will receive a £5.5 million package of […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

ABC Council and Southern Trust Launch New Healthcare POD in the Borough

Local borough residents can now access a safe and private space to attend virtual healthcare appointments – thanks to a joint initiative between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Located in the Tommy Makem Arts & Community Centre in Keady, and coming soon to Portadown Health […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

NI Children Remain Invisible in Covid Recovery Plans

The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) has monitored how Government has helped children and young people recover from the impact of the Covid – 19 Pandemic. After presenting her findings to the Covid Recovery Taskforce, Koulla Yiasouma, NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, said: “There is little evidence to suggest the Executive […]

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Community Constituency Health Portadown Upper Bann

Event to Mark Community Children’s Nursing (CCN) Team’s 21st Birthday

The Community Children’s Nursing (CCN) team in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust are hosting an event to mark their 21st birthday. The team are marking this milestone occasion with an event on Wednesday 5th October at Seagoe Parish Centre, where they will reflect on just how far they’ve come over the past two […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Health Minister Wants You to Get the Covid and Flu Vaccines

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the roll out of the winter vaccination programme during a visit to Lisadian Private Nursing Home in Hillsborough. Residents and staff at the home are amongst the first recipients of the winter vaccination that includes the COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine programme. Over the coming weeks community pharmacies will […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Concern as Women Face Lengthy Delays for Smear Test Results- Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed serious concern following reports that many women across the north are waiting three times longer than they should be for a smear test. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The early detection and treatment of cervical cancer can save lives, it is a scandal that women are being […]

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Government Health Stormont

Health Minister Must Tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin has urged the health minister to address staff shortages at Brackenburn Clinic. The Mid Ulster MLA said: “The health minister revealed that over 500 people were on a waiting list as of April this for Brackenburn gender identity clinic with many now on the waiting list for years. “The minister […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Patients Need an Executive!’ – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said an Executive must be formed immediately to invest an extra £1 billion to start to fix the problems in the health service. The Upper Bann MLA said: “Reports that pressures in our health service had led to 300 more deaths than expected this year are staggering and underlines […]