Infant mental health experts and practitioners pledge to work together to Speak Up For Babies
Over 450 people came together from across statutory, voluntary and community sectors this month to celebrate and share learnings from...
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Oct 10
All change: Northern Trust consults community over future of surgical services at Causeway & Antrim
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust held the last in a series of engagements with the community, at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim, on...
Oct 9
Former UTV Broadcaster shares blood cancer story to highlight importance of medical research in NI
Ken Reid, former UTV Political Editor, is patron of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI. A former UTV broadcaster has been sharing the story of his...
Oct 9
Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need
Kathryn Davidson, founder of Sensory Kids, with daughter Sophie Eight-year old Sophie from Ballymena will partner with presenter...
Oct 9
Over half Childline NI counselling sessions delivered to children last year were about mental health
More than half (52%) of all counselling sessions delivered to young people in Northern Ireland by the NSPCC’s Childline service last year...
Oct 9
Archibald and Nesbitt commit to delivering on Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald with Minister of Health Mike Nesbitt Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Health Minister Mike...
Oct 6
Singing for Fun programme aims to connect rural women in Mid Ulster
A new singing programme aimed at rural women in Mid Ulster will begin on Tuesday 22 October in Moneymore Leisure Centre at 7.30pm. This...
Oct 4
Two women open up about their cancer diagnosis after attending lifesaving breast screening
Catherine Bell and Wendy Dalzell from Derry/ Londonderry have opened up about being diagnosed with breast cancer after attending...
Oct 3
Givan welcomes funding package for Bookstart Baby Programme
Kathryn Anderson, BookTrust’s Senior Partnerships Manager for Northern Ireland and Education Minister Paul Givan talking about Bookstart...
Oct 3
Shhh-wing sets and seesaws as Mid and East Antrim promotes quiet play!
Pictured (L-R) Councillor Bethany Ferris, Fiona Surgenor (DEA Officer) and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE. Mid...
Oct 3
Don’t let your protection fade this winter – PHA
Peter McCavert, Community Pharmacist at Chemist Connect, Belfast launching this years winter vaccines. Winter is coming and so are the...
Oct 2
Ballymena photographer hosts inaugural exhibition with a vital message on mental heath awareness
Ballymena photographic artist David McKinney Ballymena man David McKinney is set to unveil his inaugural solo photographic exhibition ...
Oct 2
AWARE NI launches ‘By Your Side’ campaign ahead of World Mental Health Day
AWARE NI peer-led support group comes together to share experiences and build resilience as part of the charity's vital mental health...
Oct 2
Patients encouraged to sign up for My Care portal
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is encouraging people to sign up for access to the My Care patient portal, which allows patients and service...
Oct 1
“Our hospitals are better together” - Nesbitt
Hospitals have a brighter and more secure future as part of a Northern Ireland network of care, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has...
Sep 30
Nesbitt sets out series of autumn initiatives for health service revamp
Change is an “ongoing reality” for hospital services in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has told MLAs. Mr Nesbitt has...
Sep 30
Ministers launch Child Criminal Exploitation Action Plan
Education Minister Paul Givan, Justice Minister Naomi Long and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched an action plan to address...
Sep 28
Removal of Emergency General Surgery at Causeway Hospital is needed to avoid “service collapse”
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust say the removal of Emergency General Surgery (EGS) at Causeway Hospital is needed to avoid...
Sep 26
Cancer Focus NI welcomes new breast cancer initiatives in light of “unacceptable” diagnostic delays
Following another quarter of crisis-level waiting times, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland warns that cancer waits are continuing to...
Sep 25
Minister announces initiative to tackle unacceptable waiting times for breast cancer services
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced new initiatives in response to unacceptable waiting times for breast cancer services in NI. A...
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