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Spring Booster Programme to Start in April

A spring COVID-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those aged 75 and over, as well as anyone over the age of 12 who is immunosuppressed. Most people in this group will have received their most recent vaccine dose in September or October 2021 and with the lapse of time, their immunity derived from vaccination […]

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Platinum Training Becomes Director of Exercise Beyond Cancer NI

EBC-NI, Exercise Beyond Cancer started working with men and women who had a cancer diagnosis just before the start of the Covid pandemic. When in person classes ceased, Pilates and strength and conditioning classes continued on zoom. Led by Keith Bennett (PTI) and Gwyneth Hinds, cancer exercise specialists, these regular sessions are a lifeline to many, especially […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Face Coverings No Longer Required in Post Primary Schools

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has made a written ministerial statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly on the use of face coverings by post-primary pupils in classrooms. The Minister has confirmed that post-primary pupils will no longer be required to wear face coverings in classrooms from 21 March. A copy of the Minister’s statement is available […]

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Community Health Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Talented Camlough Teenager Conor Sands has raised £5000 for the Mandeville Cancer Unit in Craigavon

The St Pauls Bessbrook High School student recorded a Christmas CD, the sales of which went to the Mandeville Cancer Unit.  Conor the youngest of four children to Niall and Joanne Sands from Camlough recorded the CD as a way of showing his gratitude to the staff of the Cancer Unit for the great care […]

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Trust Radiology Teams Awarded QSI Accreditation

The radiology teams in the Southern Trust have been awarded prestigious QSI accreditation. The Quality Standard for Imaging from the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) applies to imaging services across different sites within the organisation, including a wide range of specialist X-ray and scanning technologies. QSI was developed by The Royal College of Radiologists and the […]

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Government Health Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Reappointment as Chair of All Party Parliamentary Pro Life Group

This week saw the reappointment of DUP MP Carla Lockhart, as co-chair of the All-Party-Parliamentary Pro-life Group.  At the AGM, Ms Lockhart was unanimously re-elected with high commendation for her efforts to promote the pro-life cause since her election to Westminster in December 2019.   Speaking following her appointment, Carla Lockhart said, “It is a […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes Sen Play Opening

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the opening of Sen Play in the courtyard at Brownlow House, Lurgan.  This amazing facility has been opened by local girl Leanne Gray and is designed for children and young people with additional needs. Leanne has been involved in this project over the past number of years having […]

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PT Open Day at Pure Gym Newry

Pure Gym Newry is having an opening day for personal trainers this week. Based at the Quays in Newry this presents an excellent opportunity for any level 3 PTs looking to work in an energetic environment. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport manager Julie Thompson said: “Pure Gym is on the lookout for passionate, driven […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Mental Health Support Fund Making a Real Difference in Communities

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced details of the latest round of awards under the Mental Health Support Fund. Almost 80 charities and organisations working across Northern Ireland to help and support people with their mental health and wellbeing will receive grants as part of a new tranche of funding. The Minister recently confirmed that […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Swann Seeks Views on Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol

Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new public consultation on the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol into Northern Ireland. Minister Swann said: “I made a commitment that I would hold a public consultation on the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for Alcohol in Northern Ireland within a year of the launch of […]

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Community Health

Health Minister Welcomes New Mental Health Service

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the launch of a new initiative to reduce waiting times and improve services for people who need secondary care mental health support.  The Steps to Wellness programme has been developed by the Southern Health Trust and East London Foundation Trust (ELFT), to provide greater levels of education and treatment […]

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Saoradh Newry Will Remove Daisy Hill Hospital Clamps!

Saoradh Newry have pledged to cut off clamps placed on cars in Daisy Hill hospital if contacted by vehicle owners. This comes after four van loads of men from a private company arrived at the hospital car park earlier today [Feb 22nd] and began clamping cars belonging to visitors, patients and staff. Speaking from Saoradh’s […]