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Jan 2
Ring in 2025 with a safer home: Fire prevention tips to begin the New Year
As we enter the high-risk time of year for accidental fires in the home, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging...
Jan 1
Another year of too many fatal road traffic collisions: 68 people lost their lives in 2024
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is reminding the public of our shared responsibility in 2025 as figures show 68 people lost their...
Jan 1
Ways to get active in 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting different ways you can get active in 2025 as we gear up for the New Year. Gerard Walls,...
Dec 31, 2024
Stay safe and support staff - Nesbitt
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has urged everyone to support the health service by celebrating the New Year safely. The Minister also asked...
Dec 30, 2024
Sign up to Talk PANTS and help keep children safe from abuse
Friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, who helps deliver Talk PANTS campaign messages to young children in a fun and non-scary way Dear Editor...
Dec 30, 2024
Quit for a week and save a day, say health experts
Smokers who choose to quit on 1 January could save a whole day of their life by 8 January, according to new research. Smokers who choose...
Dec 29, 2024
PHA breastfeeding scheme launches at Belfast City Airport
(L-R) Paula Bittles, People and Purpose Executive at Belfast City Airport with local mum Janelle Clegg, baby Imogen and Dr Hannah...
Dec 29, 2024
Mental health campaigners calls for action after significant rise in deaths by suicide in NI
New Script for Mental Health campaigners have called for action to be taken immediately to address what they describe as an unacceptable...
Dec 29, 2024
Department of Health apologises for long waits and asks for patience as system struggles
Department of Health statement on winter pressures The health and social care system continues to experience severe pressure on services....
Dec 28, 2024
Festive boost: Asda Foundation Awards £26,167 to NI support groups fighting loneliness and isolation
Ashley Ritchie with members of the local community at event Asda’s charity, The Asda Foundation, has awarded over £600,000 worth of...
Dec 23, 2024
PHA: Don’t let alcohol ruin your festivities
Alcohol is a powerful drug and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone not to let drink ruin your Christmas and New Year...
Dec 22, 2024
Cancer Focus NI welcomes continued reduction in smoking rates, says more is needed
The latest NI Health Survey , published this month from the Department of Health, shows that just over 1 in 8 people in Northern Ireland...
Dec 21, 2024
Northern Trust recognised for strategy to support staff experiencing violence and abuse
Jacqui Reid, Director of Human Resources, Organisational Development and Corporate Communications, Mary McAuley, Social Work Learning and...
Dec 21, 2024
Latest figures published for life expectancy in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health has published the latest statistical report ‘Life Expectancy in Northern Ireland 2021-23: Headline Figures’. The...
Dec 21, 2024
Everything you need to know about accessing Health and Care Services over Christmas and New Year
The Department of Health is encouraging the public to be aware of services available over the holiday period to ensure you get the right...
Dec 20, 2024
Northern Trust makes appeal for public’s support during busy winter period
Emergency Department for Antrim Area Hospital The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is appealing for the public’s support during the...
Dec 19, 2024
Somewhere for children to turn: Kirsty looking forward to first Christmas night working at Childline
County Antrim woman, Kirsty Millar Portrush woman, Kirsty Millar, is looking forward to a happy, relaxed, family Christmas this year with...
Dec 19, 2024
Timely discharge is better for patients and our hospitals
The Department of Health is reminding the public that timely discharge from hospital is better for patients and can help deliver hospital...
Dec 18, 2024
Healthcare provider brightens up Christmas for Ballymena residents facing festive season without loved ones
Anne Louise Bell is pictured with the hamper gifted to her by Allison Maternaghan and the Specsavers Home Visits Ballymena team. A...
Dec 17, 2024
Choice makes £10,000 donation to tackle food poverty across NI
Pictured (L-R) is Dundonald Foodbank co-ordinator Carol Izzard, Choice Housing Area Manager Courtney Watton, Jonny Currie (Trussell’s...
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