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Mar 25, 2023
£23.1m Investment in new wards but concerns continue over ambulance turnaround times
Ambulances faced delays of more than three hours at Antrim Hospital on 241 occasions during the last month, the Northern Health and...
Mar 23, 2023
All births in Northern Trust recommended to take place at Antrim Area Hospital
At a public meeting held today, Thursday 23 March, in Portrush, the Board of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust approved a...
Mar 23, 2023
Creative exhibition giving autistic young people a voice
The renowned ‘Creative Voices: What Autism Means to me’ exhibition has taken up residence in the Braid, Ballymena, and is a truly...
Mar 21, 2023
“Cancer patients and their families deserve much better” – Cancer Focus NI
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has expressed local people’s deep frustration with the lack of progress on the implementation of the...
Mar 21, 2023
£447K National Lottery Funding Awarded to Diabetes UK Northern Ireland
Diabetes UK Northern Ireland has received funding of £447,487 from the National Lottery Community Fund in support of its ‘engaging...
Mar 17, 2023
'Demand for our services has never been greater' – Women’s Aid ABCLN
Women's Aid in Ballymena Women’s Aid ABCLN supported 2,040 women and children living with domestic abuse in Antrim, Ballymena,...
Mar 17, 2023
New ‘Connected Cafes’ launch in Antrim and Ballyclare
Attending the Connected Cafe Launch are (L-R) Denise McClenaghan, NHSCT, Councillor Norrie Ramsey, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Mar 17, 2023
Landmark research reveals shocking impact of cost of living crisis on young people in NI
Young people and their families are forced to use food banks, as revealed by Bytes Project’s landmark research on young people and the...
Mar 15, 2023
“Our health service is on the verge of collapse” – Healthcare leaders in NI
In a stark statement healthcare leaders have expressed serous concern at the worsening crisis facing the NHS in Northern Ireland saying...
Mar 12, 2023
Charity calls for families with young disabled adults to seek support
Families caring for young disabled adults at home are being offered help by a forward-thinking national charity to improve quality of...
Mar 9, 2023
Camera technology in GP practices helping to save lives across NI
3,000 patients who were red flagged as suspected skin cancer patients were identified via the use of camera technology in GP practices...
Mar 8, 2023
Action Cancer urges women to be their own ‘Breast Friends’
To celebrate International Women’s Day, leading NI cancer charity Action Cancer is encouraging women to be their own ‘Breast Friends’ and...
Mar 8, 2023
Supervalu and Centra raise phenomenal £200,000 for Action Cancer
SuperValu and Centra are celebrating after raising a staggering £200,000 for their long-term charity partner Action Cancer, following a...
Mar 7, 2023
Spring COVID-19 booster to be offered to higher risk groups
A spring COVID-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those at higher risk of severe COVID-19, the Department of Health has announced....
Mar 6, 2023
GenoME Diagnostics closes £1.4m funding round to help with earlier detection of ovarian cancer
Belfast-based cancer diagnostics company GenoME Diagnostics has closed a £1.4 million funding round which will be used to further develop...
Mar 5, 2023
RTÉ Investigates shows how anyone can call themselves a psychologist in Ireland
Across Ireland, children are on lengthy waiting lists for supports from the HSE for conditions such as autism and ADHD. Many are just...
Mar 3, 2023
George Cross on display in Ulster Museum
The George Cross is being put on public display in Northern Ireland. The award was presented to the four National Health Services of the...
Mar 1, 2023
Date set for ‘Dáithí’s Law’ to come into effect
From 1 June 2023, all adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an...
Feb 28, 2023
MEA Council’s ‘Dementia Friendly’ work shortlisted for prestigious national award
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Dementia Hero Awards, which is hosted by Alzheimer’s...
Feb 20, 2023
NI Ambulance Service issues advice as staff set to start 24 hour strike action
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) staff in Northern Ireland will commence strike action beginning tomorrow, Tuesday 21 February...
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