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Challenges continue for GP services as another contract is handed back to Department of Health
The GP partners of Larne Medical Practice have confirmed they have handed back their contract to deliver GP services to the Department of...
Nov 17, 2023


£3.7m three-bed midwifery unit planned at Antrim Area Hospital
A £3.7m three-bed midwifery-led unit has been proposed for Antrim Hospital, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has been...
Nov 16, 2023


Unite warns Secretary of State over hospital car parking charges and other ‘punitive measures’
Unite the union has issued a warning today, Thursday 16th November, to Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris, after the Minister issued...
Nov 16, 2023


Swann welcomes progression of plans for dedicated perinatal mental health service in NI
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has welcomed the update today from the Department of Health on the roll out of community perinatal mental...
Nov 14, 2023


Dr Craig Wylie, Lead GP of Duality Healthcare’s new Galgorm Clinic, speaks to Love Ballymena
Dr Craig Wylie Dr Craig Wylie until recently worked locally as a full-time GP, part of the team at Galgorm Surgery in Ballymena. Dr Wylie...
Nov 3, 2023


Patients urged to take appointments to reduce waiting times
The Department of Health is urging patients on waiting lists across Northern Ireland to accept appointments for treatment at any...
Nov 3, 2023


Swann raises concerns over collapse in Northern Trust breast cancer waiting times
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has expressed major concerns over the deterioration in the waiting times for suspected breast cancer...
Nov 2, 2023


Hope of new contractor for Cullybackey Health Centre
Robin Swann, the Ulster Unionist MLA for North Antrim and former Health Minister, has welcomed the update that he has received that a new...
Nov 2, 2023


2023 worst year for GP surgeries handing back contracts to Department of Health
“These figures are extremely alarming and serve to highlight the current crisis in General Practice” Councillor Dr Josephine Deehan...
Nov 1, 2023


Community consultation launched as plans progress for new £80M Mental Health facility
Aerial view of the new Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health in Antrim Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has launched a...
Oct 31, 2023


Vital role of social workers in NI Children’s Services highlighted in new short film
Kathryn features in the new short film - she works as a social worker in the South Eastern Gateway team, based in Ballyclare. A short...
Oct 28, 2023


Fake Ozempic pens used for diabetes and weight loss identified at two wholesalers in UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (18 October 2023) confirmed that pre-filled pens falsely...
Oct 18, 2023


Northern Ireland set to get additional paramedics
The Department of Health has given the go-ahead to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service for the recruitment of 48 additional paramedics...
Oct 12, 2023


Ballyclare businessman convicted for illegal advertising and possession of medicines
A 51-year-old Ballyclare businessman charged with breaches of Human Medicines Regulations has been fined over £4,000 at Belfast...
Oct 5, 2023


McDonald comments after “unbelievable” numbers of patients kept in Antrim ED corridors
Local Alderman Stewart McDonald has expressed his shock at the current state of hospitals after receiving reports of "unbelievable"...
Oct 4, 2023


Plan published ahead of anticipated winter pressures on NI’s health service
A detailed winter plan has today been published for Northern Ireland’s health and social care system. With severe pressures expected on...
Oct 4, 2023


Cancer detection clinics set to double at Whiteabbey Hospital
The number of patients attending the Rapid Diagnosis Centre (RDC) at Whiteabbey Hospital is set to double with two clinics to be held...
Oct 2, 2023


Northern Ireland junior doctors to be balloted for industrial action
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland will be balloted on industrial action, the BMA has announced. Junior doctor representatives met with...
Sep 28, 2023


Chief Medical Officer encourages those eligible to get vaccinated for winter health protection
Don’t miss out on your winter health protection. That’s the appeal from Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer to everyone eligible for...
Sep 27, 2023


Health service industrial action could be avoided by return of the Executive – Swann
Robin Swann MLA with members of the Royal College of Midwives at Antrim Area Hospital. Ulster Unionist MLA and former Health Minister...
Sep 22, 2023
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