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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


Public events set to take place as Department of Health considers NI hospital reconfiguration plans
The Department of Health is inviting people to attend a series of public events as part of the consultation on the hospital...
Jan 12


YouthAction NI marks 80th year with launch of first winter appeal to support vulnerable young people
Members of YouthAction NI’s Rainbow School of Performing Arts with Youth Worker Ryan Shaw and Sarah Montgomery, Corporate Affairs &...
Jan 12

BEAT the blues this Wellbeing Monday!
January can be a tough time, but Radius, Choice and Triangle Housing associations in partnership with Turning Point NI are hoping to help...
Jan 12

National Obesity Week: How to make the most of your goals this year
This National Obesity Week (10 – 16 January), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting ways you can set realistic targets to help...
Jan 11


Therapeutic Photography Group’s exhibition goes on display at the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
Members of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Therapeutic Photography Group pictured with representatives from the National...
Jan 10


Local opticians focus on eye care for all at Simon Community hub in Ballymena
Caitlin Brennan from Simon Community is pictured with Gerard O’Mullan, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Ballymena at the Trostan Avenue...
Jan 10


Influenza vaccination programme extended to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age
The Department of Health is making influenza vaccination available free of charge to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age. This extension...
Jan 9


Health advice during cold spell: Look after yourself and especially vulnerable family members & neighbours
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others following the yellow warning for snow and...
Jan 4

Ballymena Runners announce Cosy Sofa January 2025
Ballymena Runners, a local community running club, is thrilled to announce the return of their popular " Cosy Sofa " programme starting...
Jan 4


“Keep warm, keep well”, say Ministers
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons have urged the public to access advice and services that can help them...
Jan 3


Grants available now for families in NI on a low income raising disabled and seriously ill children
Families caring for disabled or seriously ill children struggling with winter cost pressures are being urged to apply to national charity...
Jan 2


Free support on offer to help New Year smoking resolutions
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to make it their New Year’s resolution to quit smoking and improve their health,...
Jan 2

Lidl shakes up the protein market with 14 new, affordable protein products
International athlete, Newcastle, County Down’s Kerry O’Flaherty, who has teamed up with Lidl to launch the retailer's new high protein...
Jan 2

Ring in 2025 with a safer home: Fire prevention tips to begin the New Year
As we enter the high-risk time of year for accidental fires in the home, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging...
Jan 2


Sign up to Talk PANTS and help keep children safe from abuse
Friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, who helps deliver Talk PANTS campaign messages to young children in a fun and non-scary way Dear Editor...
Dec 30, 2024


Quit for a week and save a day, say health experts
Smokers who choose to quit on 1 January could save a whole day of their life by 8 January, according to new research. Smokers who choose...
Dec 30, 2024
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