SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said it is deeply regrettable that patients will face longer waits for treatment due to a lack of funding for cross-border healthcare. He was speaking after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed that a bid for funding to reinstate the patient reimbursement scheme was not included […]
Southern Area Hospice has launched its annual Car Raffle – with one lucky winner due to drive off in a brand-new Kia Picanto GT, with one year’s free insurance to the value of £500. The annual draw, which will take place in November, is one of the Hospice’s biggest fundraising events thanks to […]
With summer in full swing, Translink is inviting everyone across Newry, Mourne and Down to make the most of the season by exploring the many attractions and destinations accessible by bus and rail. Whether planning a family adventure, a day out with friends, or a solo excursion, there are convenient and affordable travel […]
Aug 2 2024 | Posted in
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in reducing our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through the continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to […]
Aug 2 2024 | Posted in
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The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland has welcomed a Private Members Bill submitted by Peter McReynolds MLA at Stormont. This proposal for a Tree Protection Bill, submitted in July, aims to introduce dedicated legal protection for Northern Ireland’s oldest and most significant trees. As the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity, one of the Woodland […]
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that lessons must be learned from the Cervical Cytology Review in the Southern Trust. It comes after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt provided an update on the review, which was initiated after it emerged that over 17,500 smear tests would need to be re-checked in the […]
Aug 1 2024 | Posted in
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