
Newry and Armagh MP Mickey has said that he awaits a response from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust in relation to concerns raised about the closure of the High Dependency Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking to Newry Times, the local MP said, “It has been reported that the High Dependency Unit at […]
Feb 12 2019 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has said that Brexit will bring nothing but negativity for students and young people and she has urged all young people and students to ensure their voices are heard as the Brexit process reaches a critical phase. The MLA warned, “Brexit will be nothing but negative for […]
Feb 11 2019 | Posted in
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Local alternative tourism business further.space, is calling on landowners interested in diversifying into tourism to partner with them in a new accommodation venture, which will contribute to generating £27m in tourism revenue to the UK and Ireland by 2023. Launched in November 2018, further.space is a new and innovative company set up to coordinate the […]
Feb 11 2019 | Posted in
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The new Direct Assessment Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital is now open. Located in the former General Outpatients Department in the main building, the Direct Assessment Unit was one of the proposals agreed through the Daisy Hill Pathfinder Project to help sustain and develop unscheduled care services for the Newry and Mourne population. […]
Feb 11 2019 | Posted in
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Frank Dolaghan, Chair of the Brain Injury Foundation has been appointed after a competitive selection process by the Department of Health as one of 18 carers to the Independent Expert Carers Panel which will inform the Reform of Adult Care and Support Project. He is also a member of the Southern Trust’s Carers Reference […]
Feb 8 2019 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all remaining eligible people whose health could be seriously affected by flu to get the free flu vaccine. GPs across Northern Ireland are offering flu vaccination to everyone over 65, people under 65 with underlying health conditions, pregnant women, and children aged 2-4 years of age. […]
Feb 8 2019 | Posted in
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The number of drivers and motorcyclists detected drink driving during the 2018/19 winter anti-drink drive operation has decreased by 10.6%, compared to the same period last year. According to preliminary figures released, 322 drink drivers were arrested between 30 November 2018 and 1 January 2019, 38 less than during the same period in 2017/18. Commenting […]
Feb 8 2019 | Posted in
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The family of Mrs Bridie Rooney from Warrenpoint have donated £2,000 to the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Acute Services Fund. A quiz and raffle was held in St Mary’s GAA Club Burren to raise the money in Bridie’s memory. Her family would like to thank everyone who helped, donated and supported […]
Feb 7 2019 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh MP has praised the great effort of John Dalzell and his support team after it was revealed that John, who the Sinn Féin MP describes as Newry’s “Black Santa” had raised over £78,000 in his annual sit out in the run-up to Christmas. Micky said that John’s annual Sit Out campaign “has […]
Feb 7 2019 | Posted in
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The Trust’s Day Opportunities service Animal Rehoming Centre (ARC) are excited to launch the 2019 Southern Trust Excellence Awards which are designed to recognise the amazing contributions of the many health and social care staff working right across the area. The ARC centre based in Bessbrook provides a service for approximately 40 Adults with a […]