CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
90% struggling to make ends meet, 73% borrowing to get by, one-in-three forced to use foodbanks A Unite the union survey of its members working for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive has exposed the scale of the financial pressures bearing down on housing workers. Many of the workers on the picket lines surveyed are skilled […]
Sinn Fein MLA and Finance Minister Conor Murphy said today that the DUP should get back into the Executive to help tackle the crises facing the health service. Conor Murphy was speaking after Accident and Emergency departments came under huge pressure in recent days with some patients waiting more than 24 hours to be seen. […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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