
Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has called for more support for city-centre businesses in the constituency. The Alliance representative said that with a potential Covid-19 recession and Brexit on the horizon it is important local businesses and city centre management groups in the two cities are helped as much as possible. Article […]
May 14 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that her Department will be pausing the recovery of benefit overpayments and loan repayments, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit as well as a number of other Social Security benefits for three months. She said it is in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Article continues […]

Connected Health has launched a drive to recruit hospitality and retail workers laid off due to the Covid-19 fallout. Connected Health, the fastest-growing advanced home care company in Ireland and the UK, has announced the creation of 150 new jobs across its operations in Northern Ireland. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, […]

The Government’s world-leading scheme to support the self-employed has this week opened for claims – weeks ahead of schedule. Embed from Getty Images From 8 am on Wednesday morning self-employed individuals or members of partnerships whose business has been adversely affected by coronavirus can apply for a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant worth 80% of their average monthly […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has spelt out a wide range of measures being deployed in Northern Ireland to protect care home residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister also underlined the Executive’s intention to significantly expand testing across care homes. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the […]
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The Department of Health statement: As part of the preparations for the first wave, our priority was to ensure that the health and care system had sufficient capacity to deal with the rising numbers of Covid-19 patients. During March and April, critical care units across Northern Ireland implemented the regional critical care surge plan, providing […]
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced a new walking and cycling Champion with a clear focus on transforming communities and developing creative solutions to support our new way of living during and post Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images Addressing the Assembly this week, Minister Mallon said, “I am delighted to announce that there will […]
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A joint support package for new stroke survivors and their carers during the COVID-19 emergency has been launched. Embed from Getty Images The Stroke Association NI and Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke with support from the NI Stroke Network have moved from face to face care to supporting stroke survivors and their carers […]
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Sure Start Children’s Centres across Northern Ireland have been providing extra support to families during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are currently 38 Sure Start centres commissioned and supported by the Health and Social Care Board and funded by the Department of Education. The centres target parents with children under the age of four living […]
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A new air quality app providing real-time data that can help protect people’s health has been launched by the Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The free Air App is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and provides tailored, air quality information to help people to make more informed and immediate decisions about their […]
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