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Green light for new £671m children’s hospital development
A new Northern Ireland children’s hospital has been given the formal go-ahead, with work scheduled to begin in a matter of days. The...
Feb 19

Plans approved for extension at Ballyclare GP practice bringing further services to community
Planning drawings showing the extended premises in Ballyclare. A planning application for an extension at Ballyclare Group Practice was...
Feb 18


Report highlights economic benefit of population-based screening for genetic haemochromatosis in NI
Haemochromatosis UK (HUK), a charity dedicated to supporting people affected by genetic haemochromatosis (GH), today, Monday 17 February,...
Feb 17


New Changing Places facility opened at Marine Gardens Park in Carrickfergus
The play park at Marine Gardens, Carrickfergus A new Changing Places facility at Marine Gardens Park in Carrickfergus has now...
Feb 17


Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI) and NSPCC launch youth-led online safety advisory group
(L-R): Jamie, Debbie and Claire (staff members from Dry Arch Children’s Centre), Iona, Eimear, Conor (staff member from Clonmore Youth...
Feb 16


NI shoppers show that healthy eating is more than a New Year’s resolution!
Shoppers in Northern Ireland are eating healthily to live healthily, according to the latest data from Tesco. The supermarket giant has...
Feb 16


NI Cancer Charities welcome life-saving vote on smoking
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with representatives from the Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition including Cancer Focus Northern...
Feb 13

Campaign urges people to talk about their true feelings
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of having conversations about our true feelings in a campaign that shows...
Feb 13


Dementia-friendly singing group, The Forget-Me-Notes shine in heart-warming showcase
Members from The Forget-Me-Notes Dementia singing group performing at The Courtyard Theatre The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl, County...
Feb 10


NSPCC Helpline making four referrals a week about parental alcohol and substance misuse in NI
The NSPCC has revealed that in 2023/24, its Helpline service made 216 referrals to police and agencies such as social services after...
Feb 10


Lidl strengthens international commitment to healthy and sustainable diets in partnership with WWF
Lidl is advancing its commitment to healthy and sustainable diets with ambitions to further align its product range with the Planetary...
Feb 8

“No final decision” yet made on future of surgery at Antrim Area and Causeway hospitals
Northern Health and Social Care Trust chief executive Jennifer Welsh The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has...
Feb 8


Folic acid supplements important in pregnancy planning
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all women who could become pregnant and women who are already pregnant about the importance...
Feb 8

Department of Health consultation on future of NI hospitals says no hospitals will be “downgraded”
No hospitals will be “downgraded” or closed as part of a reconfiguration proposed by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, a...
Feb 7


Women’s Aid ABCLN Heading for Healthy Relationships programme to reach 3,500 young people in schools
Women’s Aid ABCLN, CEO Gillian Creevy and Abbey Centre, Centre Manager Mark Stewart. Women's Aid ABCLN, the lead organisation dedicated...
Feb 7

Landmark study reveals widespread impact of childhood trauma in Northern Ireland
“For the first time, the true extent of childhood trauma and its impact on all people in Northern Ireland has been documented and...
Feb 6


Five new ‘Loneliness Champions’ recognised in the Borough
(L-R) Kyleigh Lough, Mae Murray Foundation, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Elaine Rajkumar, Good Morning...
Feb 5


Public warned of real risk to health as NI woman convicted for unlawful possession of weight loss medicines
A 33-year-old Co Tyrone woman charged with breaches of the Human Medicines Regulations today received fines totaling £3,300 (plus...
Jan 13


Givan: Reform begins for children with special educational needs
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special...
Jan 13

Wellness Week at Mid and East Antrim Pop-Up Shops: A week of health, happiness, and savings
Starting Monday, 20 January, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is excited to announce Wellness Week, a series of free public events...
Jan 13
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