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Feb 6
Landmark study reveals widespread impact of childhood trauma in Northern Ireland
“For the first time, the true extent of childhood trauma and its impact on all people in Northern Ireland has been documented and...


Feb 5
Five new ‘Loneliness Champions’ recognised in the Borough
(L-R) Kyleigh Lough, Mae Murray Foundation, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Elaine Rajkumar, Good Morning...


Feb 4
World Cancer Day: be aware of the signs and symptoms
Tmidst in this World Cancer Day (Tuesday 4 February), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take notice of their bodies...

Feb 4
World Cancer Day - Health Minister praises the expansion of Rapid Diagnosis Centres
Rapid Diagnosis Centre at Whiteabbey Hospital, County Antrim On World Cancer Day, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the pioneering...

Feb 3
Take 5, take time to GrOw a GO with free workshops at Jubilee Farm
Taking place over the next weeks, Jubilee Farm in Larne is set to host a series of FREE workshops under the banner 'Give Time to GrOw a...


Feb 3
Nesbitt reflects on challenges and progress for Northern Ireland’s health service
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted key areas of progress during another very challenging year for health and social care...


Feb 2
NI health trust “breaching statutory responsibilities” with not enough social workers for children
Speaking in his capacity as executive director of Social Work, Colm McCafferty explained at last Thursday’s (January 30) board meeting...

Feb 2
Public meeting set to take place this week in Ballymena consulting on hospital reconfiguration plans
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is inviting people to attend upcoming public events as part of the consultation on the hospital...


Feb 1
UK-wide study discovers way to treat feverish babies with suspected sepsis without invasive tests
In the largest study of its kind in the UK, a research team from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new way to treat young...


Jan 31
Pressure has become intolerable for staff in EDs says chief executive
The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has highlighted the pressures being experienced at Antrim and Causeway...


Jan 31
Thousands of lonely children turning to NSPCC Childline for help and support
Thousands of children and young people across the UK continue to turn to Childline to discuss and seek help for feelings of loneliness. ...

Jan 30
DO IT NOW | How to join NI Water’s Customer Care Register
With the recent weather conditions, NI Water would like to remind older people and people with a medical condition or disability about a...


Jan 29
People urged to stay safe as freezing temperatures forecast
People are being urged to stay safe and check on vulnerable neighbours, with sub-zero temperatures forecast across Northern Ireland...


Jan 29
Dementia UK shares tips on tackling tough conversations around dementia ahead of free clinics in NI
Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in...

Jan 29
Men and boys in NI challenged to change their attitudes towards women and girls in new campaign
You have it. They have it. We all have it. The Power to Change. This is the strapline of a new campaign launched today, Wednesday 29th...

Jan 28
Philip McGuigan MLA calls for Gambling Regulations to be enforced
North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan The Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, today, 28 January 2025, brought forward a motion in the NI...


Jan 28
Northern Ireland and Wales work together on groundbreaking cancer innovation projects
Five innovative projects across Northern Ireland and Wales have been awarded a share of £1million to develop technology to reduce waiting...


Jan 27
Stress is main cause of staff absence in Northern Trust
Stress is the main cause of absence among staff in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, board members have been told. Speaking at a...


Jan 23
Plans approved for new private hospital in Belfast
A new private hospital specialising in minor injuries and knee and hip replacements has been approved for a former B&Q retail warehouse...


Jan 23
Northern Trust to consult on use of body-worn cameras in ED
A proposal for Emergency Department staff in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust to trial the use of body-worn cameras is to go out...
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