Restrictions to Winter Fuel Payment will be introduced in Northern Ireland
In a written Ministerial Statement, the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today informed Assembly Members of changes to the Winter Fuel...
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Aug 29
Belfast Zoo to host sensory events in September
Belfast Zoo is continuing to improve its accessibility and are delighted to hold a month of sensory events in September. With quiet...
Aug 27
Northern Trust seeks planning permission for new £5.5m midwifery facility
The proposed new midwifery-led unit to the right of the main entrance to Antrim Area Hospital. A planning application has been lodged...
Aug 26
SOS Causeway Hospital urges community to equip themselves of facts on Northern Trust proposal
Antrim Area Hospital, and Causeeay Hospital, Coleraine. Campaign group SOS Causeway Hospital has urged the community to “equip themselves...
Aug 24
‘Appalling’ that health staff feel vulnerable and unwelcome: Northern Trust chief
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has reiterated support for its “diverse workforce” amid concern over racist attacks and...
Aug 24
£1.4M mental health facility planned for Mid and East Antrim
A business case for a £1.4m mental health facility in Carrickfergus was approved by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust board at a...
Aug 22
Northern Trust launches consultation on future of surgical services to prevent ‘inevitable collapse’
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is launching a public consultation into a proposal to move all emergency surgery to Antrim...
Aug 21
Urgent need to reinstate UK’s cancer plan to save lives, leading expert warns
There’s a ticking time bomb on cancer care with UK cases predicted to increase by 30% by 2040. However, without a designated cancer plan...
Aug 21
Ballymena charity secures land to build retreat lodge for families impacted by Spina Bifida
Location of the proposed site for the retreat lodge Ballymena based charity LoveHope&Faith are excited after securing land in Ballymena...
Aug 21
Northern Ireland’s first independent Autism Reviewer appointed
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with newly appointed Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has...
Aug 21
Galgorm Collection announces series of complimentary events to celebrate World Wellness Weekend
Galgorm Thermal Spa Village Galgorm Collection is set to celebrate World Wellness Weekend next month (September) with a series of...
Aug 20
Painting a picture of the power of the arts at Wilson House
George Parker displays his first place artwork. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be able to paint.” George Parker is...
Aug 17
Gaston highlights ‘eye watering’ cost of interpreters for health service in NI
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has commented on the soaring costs of interpreter services to Northern Ireland’s health service....
Aug 16
Donation adds colour to Causeway Hospital’s Day Procedure Unit
Artist Carla Hodgson, service user Ben McAllister, Ward Manager Charlotte McKeeman and Autism Awareness Champion Donna Smith celebrate...
Aug 15
Exciting News: Bernaghmore and Ballymena Family Practice are merging to become Mountview Surgery!
From Bernaghmore & Ballymena Family Practice We are delighted to share some exciting news with you. On the 5th of September 2024,...
Aug 12
Charity football tournament raises funds for baby loss charity and NI ambulance charity
Event organisers Michael Steinberg and wife Kylie Steinberg who lost their twin boys in July 2023 and set up Two of a Kind to raise funds...
Aug 11
New research from Dogs Trust reveals the death of a dog is like losing a family member
The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust, which has a rehoming centre in Ballymena, has revealed that...
Aug 9
Major achievement for Causeway Hospital stroke unit
Members of the Causeway Hospital stroke team got together recently to celebrate their A grade from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit...
Aug 8
Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute as Channel 5 confirm Mosley’s Wonders of the Human Body
Channel 5 is set to air the brand new Michael Mosley: Wonders of the Human Body . The three part series is fronted by science journalist...
Aug 7
Belfast City Airport retains ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating for seventh consecutive year
Belfast City Airport has retained its ‘Very Good’ rating, the highest available, for accessibility following the publication ofan annual...
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