
SDLP Health Spokesperson, Sinead Bradley MLA has welcomed that funding has been secured for 300 additional nursing and midwifery places. Embed from Getty Images The South Down MLA said, “I warmly welcome the fulfilment of this commitment which was made in the New Decade, New Approach document, which provides funding of 300 additional nursing […]
May 8 2020 | Posted in
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The Health Minister Robin Swann says Northern Ireland’s Primary Care Covid Centres are playing a vital role in the fight against Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images The 10 centres were rapidly established in each Trust area to help manage the increase in Coronavirus cases in the community by allowing patients to be assessed and […]
May 8 2020 | Posted in
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Despite the global lockdown, a senior PSNI officer says scammers are continuing to defraud members of the community of large amounts of money. Embed from Getty Images Chief Superintendent Simon Walls was speaking after reports in recent days where more than £60,000 has been lost to scammers. The first report was made to police […]
May 7 2020 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said many self-employed people from the north are being excluded from an online service to avail of COVID-19 support. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MP said, “Many people who are self-employed are struggling as a result of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
May 7 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today published a range of Management Information highlighting the impact the Covid-19 crisis has had on the number of claims to Universal Credit (UC). Commenting on the figures, Minster Hargey told Newry Times, “The number of claims to Universal Credit during this crisis has been unprecedented and demonstrate the scale of […]
May 7 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has raised the concerns of those with Cystic Fibrosis at the Assembly this week with Minister for Health Robin Swann MLA. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “Cystic Fibrosis as a respiratory condition means that those with the condition are one of […]
May 7 2020 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued public advice to help make shopping trips safer during the coronavirus pandemic, and reassure shoppers about how to look after themselves while picking up essentials. Dr Gerry Waldron, Head of Health Protection at the PHA, told Newry Times, “While the message is to stay at home, clearly there […]
May 7 2020 | Posted in
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Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced £1.1 million for Southern Area Hospice. The funding is part of an overall £6.75 million support package Minister Murphy has announced to support local hospices with the current financial challenges they are facing. Making the announcement, Conor Murphy told Newry Times, “The care and support our hospices […]

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, firmus energy has used its firmus care service to reach out to more vulnerable customers who may need special support. The firmus care scheme maintains an active register of customers who are older, registered disabled or are chronically ill. Staff are contacting those registered on the […]
May 7 2020 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council has launched a range of educational family activities, games and quizzes to teach kids of all ages and adults about their consumer rights, budgeting and how to avoid scams. Embed from Getty Images To boost interest and engagement for the younger age groups, the online resource includes an activities tracker sheet […]
May 7 2020 | Posted in
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