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...
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Sep 26, 2023
Liam Neeson backs new online self-help resource for Northern Ireland
A Hollywood star has thrown his support behind a new online self-help resource launched to transform the landscape of mental health and...
Sep 25, 2023
Groggan Primary School goes the extra mile
Pupils from Groggan Primary School with Dr Hannah McCourt, Senior Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Officer at PHA, Dr Brenda...
Sep 25, 2023
Council to consider extending opening hours of leisure centres in Causeway Coast & Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will consider options to extend the opening hours of local leisure centres. Facilities under...
Sep 24, 2023
Free community support event for people affected by bowel cancer across Northern Ireland
Bowel Cancer UK will be holding a free community support event this October for people affected by bowel cancer across Northern Ireland....
Sep 22, 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 21, 2023
Antrim and Newtownabbey lights up for World Alzheimer’s Day
Antrim and Newtownabbey prides itself on being an inclusive Borough, with various initiatives, programmes and events for all. As part of...
Sep 21, 2023
Unused medicines cost Northern Ireland health system £18million per year
Every year in Northern Ireland, the public disposes of an estimated 165 tonnes of unused medicines through community pharmacies. Most of...
Sep 20, 2023
4000 health and social care workers to commence 48-hour strike from midnight across NI
More than 4000 Unite members working in the health and social care service in Northern Ireland will join with colleagues from other...
Sep 20, 2023
Mr Motivator returns to ITV 30 years after his GMTV debut
Mr Motivator returned to his TV roots today - 30 years after winning the nation’s hearts as Britain’s most entertaining fitness...
Sep 20, 2023
Funding success for Impact Network NI based in Randalstown
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Mark Cooper BEM and Head of Community Planning Ronan McKenna (second from right) congratulate...
Sep 18, 2023
CCGBCouncil urges beach and river users to exercise caution over blue-green algae
Algae in the River Bann. (Image: Johnty J) Council is urging the public to be cautious when visiting beaches and rivers in the Causeway...
Sep 18, 2023
Co Antrim doctor awarded Northern Ireland GP of the Year 2023
The Royal College of General Practitioners in Northern Ireland, which represents over 1,400 GPs across Northern Ireland, is delighted to...
Sep 18, 2023
Autumn vaccination programme gets under way
Pictured (L-R) Pharmacist Paul McGimpsey with Rose Davey, resident at Karingmore Residential Home, Carnlough. A planned and targeted...
Sep 18, 2023
Department of Health expecting “significant disruption” as more than 4,000 NHS staff set to strike
The Department of Health has warned today (Monday 18 September) it is expecting "significant disruption” as over 4,000 staff employed by...
Sep 16, 2023
Health and safety campaign launched in Mid & East Antrim to help reduce workplace transport deaths
Amanda Grant, HSENI, Alan Featherstone, RiverRidge, Alderman Stewart McDonald, Deputy Mayor Mid & East Antrim Council, Lyle Watson,...
Sep 14, 2023
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water
River Bann, Portglenone North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has issued a statement on Thursday (14th September), calling on NI Water to confirm...
Sep 14, 2023
More than 4,000 Unite members working in the NHS to strike for fair pay and safe staffing
Unite the union has served a seven-day notice of planned strike action by health and social care workers across Northern Ireland. The...
Sep 14, 2023
CCGBCouncil to consider building a Changing Places toilet facility on Rathlin Island
Glens Councillor Cara McShane and Rathlin Island The potential to build a Changing Places toilet facility on Rathlin Island is to be...
Sep 13, 2023
Launch of new centre to promote patient safety in NI
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, Professor Cathy Harrison; MHRA Chief Safety Officer, Dr Alison Cave and Regional Lead Pharmacist for the...
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