Health and social care services available over Christmas and New Year
The Department of Health is today highlighting key information to help the public access services and stay well over the festive season....
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Dec 19, 2023
Think pharmacy first this winter!
The Department of Health is reminding the public that treatment and advice on a range of health conditions can be provided at their local...
Dec 14, 2023
National Lottery funding is bringing festive cheer to Ballymena
The volunteers behind Ballykeel Together Development Association’s youth club Christmas has come early for community organisations in the...
Dec 14, 2023
Queen’s University announces UK-wide clinical trial for first of its kind anti-cancer drug
(L-R): Dr Robert Ladner, Founder and CEO of CV6 Therapeutics; Queen’s University Belfast Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer; and...
Dec 13, 2023
NI Autism Strategy 2023-2028 aims to support needs of autistic people throughout their lives
The artwork is Sam's interpretation of what autism means to him. An updated Autism Strategy has been published to support the needs of...
Dec 13, 2023
Department underlines scale of winter pressures facing NI’s health service
The Department of Health (DoH) has today appealed to the public to do all it can to help the health service get through this winter. It...
Dec 13, 2023
PHA urges vigilance on Meningitis
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling for people to make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, with the...
Dec 12, 2023
Department welcomes supply of new nurses & midwives to NI workforce
About 1,000 nurses and midwives are expected to graduate from Northern Ireland universities over the next six months. This includes more...
Dec 12, 2023
Over 50,000 attacks on healthcare staff in the last five years in Northern Ireland
The figures were released today, Tuesday 12th December, by the Department of Health as it launches a new framework to help tackle...
Dec 11, 2023
TV | Survivor of coercive control by member of An Garda Síochána breaks her silence
In a landmark case that unfolded in July 2022, a member of An Garda Síochána was convicted of the offence of coercive control. This...
Dec 11, 2023
Police launch winter 2023/24 anti-drink and drug drive operation
With the festive season upon us, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning drivers that just one drink could kill and ruin lives....
Dec 11, 2023
Be ‘alert and aware’ of domestic abuse this Christmas - former PSNI specialist officer
“It’s not okay to be afraid in your own home, to have to tiptoe around another individual to try to ensure some semblance of peace” A...
Dec 8, 2023
PSNI stand with Women’s Aid ABCLN for 16 Days of Action
Women’s Aid ABCLN Area Manager Fran O’Boyle, PSNI Vulnerability Inspector Neil Hewat and Women’s Aid CEO Gillian Creevy. PSNI in Mid and...
Dec 7, 2023
Power NI and NOW Group announce training partnership for people with autism & learning difficulties
Pictured (L-R) are James Quiqley NOW Group Participant, Gillian McCaughtry Head of Customer Experience at Power NI, Nick Lundholm NOW...
Dec 6, 2023
Local school rallies behind parent who recently underwent a life-changing heart transplant
Richard Porter with his two sons at Kirkinriola Primary School, Ballymena Kirkinriola Primary School and Kirkinriola Early Years are...
Dec 5, 2023
Randalstown business partners with Charlie’s Bar to launch apparel to tackle loneliness
Una Burns, manager and third generation of family owned Charlie’s Bar Enniskillen is joined by Sarah Thompson, Founder of embroidery...
Dec 5, 2023
The Murlough Foundation helps to break down loneliness
Members of the community participating in set dancing classes organised by the Cushendun Association. The Murlough Fund, established by...
Dec 5, 2023
Acts of aggression or violence “wholly unacceptable” says Northern Trust
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has warned that acts of aggression or violence against staff are “wholly unacceptable”. The...
Dec 4, 2023
Duality Healthcare Private GP & Urgent Care Clinic: FAQs
Duality Healthcare recently opened in Ballymena, delivering a new innovative approach to General Practice locally and across Northern...
Dec 4, 2023
NI Fire Service advises public to prioritise fire safety this winter
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is advising the public to prioritise fire safety and to not tackle fires. As we enter the...
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