CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has relaunched its public awareness campaign to tackle the ongoing issue of dog fouling and raise awareness of ‘Responsible Dog Ownership’ in our district. The campaign was previously developed in partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, which is an independent charity dedicated to creating a cleaner, greener and more […]
As we enter a ‘meteorological heatwave’, NI Water is appealing to visitors in mountain areas, particularly the Mournes, that there is a real risk of wildfires. The recent spell of dry weather has increased hazard warnings for wildfires. Coupled with this, the risk has risen due to an increase in activities such as littering, use […]
Almost 7,000 older people have benefitted from the mPower project over the last five years. Shared learning experiences, social connections, and the provision of digital care solutions for both home and health were just some of the outcomes from this project which has exceeded all of its targets. The success of mPower will also pave […]
Southern Area Hospice Services are delighted to launch their 2022 Annual Car Draw with their ‘Win a Hyundai i10’ competition! This competition will give people the chance to win a Hyundai i10 1.0 SE with one year’s free insurance – all whilst raising vital funds for Southern Area Hospice Services. Southern Area Hospice are […]
Local pharmacy group McKeevers Chemists have scooped up the Community Pharmacy Covid Champions of the Year Award at a recent gala ceremony in Belfast. McKeevers Chemists are fast becoming one of Northern Ireland’s largest and fastest growing community-based pharmacy groups with stores across Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland. Reacting to the award, […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed indications from Health Minister Robin Swann MLA that the one off special recognition payment for healthcare workers will be issued in August. The DUP MP has been engaging the Minister over recent months to progress the payment as soon as possible. Commenting, the Upper Bann DUP representative said: […]
Northern Ireland is still lagging behind when it comes to the introduction of electric vehicle charging provision, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said, after it was revealed the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) was still only engaging in discussions with other Departments on the issue. Responding to an Assembly question, the DFI stated it was still […]
Reservoirs and other water bodies can often look idyllic, a perfect place to spend a beautiful day; this can be particularly so as we all look to spend more time outdoors and embrace the staycation over the summer. However, that calm exterior can carry real danger that everyone should be aware of. In order to […]
Southern Trust staff have been working in partnership to provide support and advice in weekly Welcome Centres for Ukrainian families with the objective of providing advice and support and where necessary to signpost to other services. Families escaping the Russian invasion in Ukraine are welcomed each Tuesday and Wednesday by a group of agencies in […]
Mothers instinctively want to breastfeed their baby, but many are apprehensive and unsure about feeding in the early days. To mark World Breastfeeding Week (1st – 8th August), the wide-ranging teams within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust want to raise awareness of the help and advice available. Staff and volunteers are on hand […]
Thanks to Lislea Sewing Group who kindly made and donated syringe driver bags for patients at the Mandeville Unit in the Southern Trust. Many patients use syringe drivers which deliver pain relief medication at set times around the clock. The driver can be placed in these discreet shoulder bags which allows them to go about […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that everyone aged 50 and over will again be offered a flu vaccination as well as a COVID-19 booster this autumn. This move is part of a plan to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter when there is likely to be a COVID surge. The Minister said: “I […]
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