The Southern Trust’s Pharmacy and Rheumatology departments have received the prestigious ‘Clinical Award 2021’ from The British Society for Rheumatology. The award highlights examples of innovation and excellence in rheumatology across the UK and is presented in recognition of outstanding clinical work, best practice and improved patient care. The team received […]
Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister Naomi Long have welcomed a new scheme launched by the UK Government for victims of domestic abuse to discretely seek help through pharmacies. The scheme will initially be available in Boots pharmacies, as well as a number of other independent pharmacies. Participating pharmacies will […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced the Executive’s commitment to increase its funding to the 2021-27 PEACE PLUS programme, bringing the total budget to approximately €1bn. Welcoming the €1bn programme budget, the Finance Minister said, “Peace Plus will build on previous PEACE & INTERREG Programmes to promote peace and prosperity in Ireland. […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the opening of a second phase, worth £1m, of the Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector (VCSE) Covid Recovery Fund. The aim of the Recovery Fund is to help to safely deliver essential services during the Covid-19 crisis and to assist with the safe reopening of the […]
The PSNI has advised people to be on their guard following recent reports of telephone calls where fraudsters have been posing as police officers requesting money from potential victims. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “The number from which they are calling may look authentic and the fraudsters will ask for the person’s bank […]
The Department of Health has announced an additional public engagement event will be held as part of the ongoing proposals for a new Substance Use Strategy. This event will be specifically aimed at hearing the views of service users and their families directly. The event will cover all aspects of the […]
“We cannot ease up in our fightback”. That was the message from Health Minister Robin Swann as Northern Ireland’s most recent Covid-19 figures were announced and as hospitals here prepare for the full brunt of the latest surge. Minister Swann said, “As I opened today’s Covid-19 daily report my heart sank. […]
Newry Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said no one should be doing anything to add to the huge pressures the health service and its workers are currently facing. The Newry and Armagh MLA said, “The spread of COVID-19 and the number of hospitalisations has led to a dramatic increase in the pressures […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of a creeper style burglary and criminal damage in Newry. The incident occurred in Newry on Saturday 16 January 2021. Sergeant Jordan said, “At around 4:45 am, it was reported that entry was gained to a property at the Clanrye Park area of […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an attempted robbery in Newry. The incident occurred at commercial premises on the Dublin Road area of Newry yesterday morning, Sunday 17 January 2021. Detective Sergeant Ritchie said, “Shortly after 8 am, it was reported that a man entered a shop in […]
