Stress Awareness Week – take positive action for better wellbeing
As part of Stress Awareness Week the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging those experiencing stress to participate in free online...
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Nov 3, 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 2, 2023
UK-first trial to screen children for type 1 diabetes now available in Northern Ireland
ELSA Test Kits Children in Northern Ireland are now eligible for a trial screening programme that will identify those at high risk of...
Nov 2, 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 1, 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
BBC Northern Ireland announces new documentary Tara Mills: Life After Loss
In this new hour-long documentary, BBC presenter Tara Mills explores the profound impact her brother Richard's death has had on her and...
Oct 31, 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
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim marks Breast Cancer Awareness month
Mayor with representatives from Cancer Focus NI As Breast Cancer Awareness month (1-31 October) is marked across the Borough, Mayor of...
Oct 29, 2023
Shared Lives launches providing support for older people in Northern Ireland
Members of the Shared Lives NI for Older People reference group. A service providing support for people aged 65 and over who may be...
Oct 28, 2023
Ballymena man creates spooky garden to raise funds for The Children's Cancer Unit Charity
Local man Kevin Erwin has been working hard ahead of Halloween to suitably decorate his home and garden to put a smile on children’s...
Oct 28, 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 27, 2023
Locals urged to ‘Mo Your Own Way’ this November to raise vital funds for Woodvale Ballymena
(L-R): Kerry Anthony, CEO of Inspire Wellbeing joins broadcaster Liam Beckett and Woodvale Manager Lesley-Ann Beckett to launch a...
Oct 26, 2023
First retail shop for Harmony Studio creates sustainable and inclusive employment in Ballymena
Pictured at the launch of the Harmony Studio, from left are Claire Warnock, James Perry MBE, Jordan Gibson, Mayor Alderman Gerardine...
Oct 24, 2023
UK Armed Forces aftercare service for veterans expands in Northern Ireland
Danny Kinahan, attended the event at the new VWS NI Headquarters, where he cut the ribbon to formally open the building and officially...
Oct 23, 2023
NIFRS issues safety advice to those celebrating a Spooktacular Halloween
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling for everyone to take extra care with fire hazards introduced at Halloween....
Oct 18, 2023
Public Health Agency launches new primary school organ donation education resources
Children from Cedar Integrated Primary School The Public Health Agency (PHA) is delighted to launch new primary school organ donation...
Oct 18, 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 17, 2023
Ballymena man who survived multiple brain injuries in running for national achievement award
Local man Graham Hill A Ballymena man who is a “shining example to others”, is a finalist for a prestigious award from UK charity Headway...
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