Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard recently met with Sustrans to discuss the potential for increased active travel across South Down, especially the possibility of changing the daily commute. The South Down MP has written to the Finance Minister to discuss the potential for establishing an active travel hub in Downpatrick, to complement the […]
The Department of Justice is inviting voluntary and community sector organisations, registered charities, and statutory bodies delivering projects in community settings in Northern Ireland to apply for funding aimed at preventing crime. The Assets Recovery Community Scheme allows monies received from the payment of confiscation orders following a criminal confiscation to be diverted […]
A campaign that aims to promote the early diagnosis of cancer by raising awareness of the signs and symptoms has been launched in community pharmacies throughout Northern Ireland as part of the Living Well service. Be Cancer Aware highlights the role of community pharmacy in providing advice and support, and encourages people who […]
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has urged everyone in the constituency to re-register to vote ahead of next May’s Assembly election. He was speaking after the latest figures from the Electoral Office showed that 59.65% of those eligible in the constituency have currently re-registered. South Down currently ranks 6th out […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is inviting everyone to get involved with the 24th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) taking place from 6 – 12 September 2021. The event will celebrate local architecture, history and culture. This year’s EHOD event has been extended from the usual weekend to a full week […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the allocation of nearly £8million in support grants to a range of cancer charities in Northern Ireland. Southern Area Hospice Services will receive £862,046. A total of 14 projects have received payments through the Cancer Charities Support Fund. The money is part of a £24m package of […]
Local SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of a new regional Mental Health Crisis Service for the North. Mr McNulty was speaking after Health Minister Robin Swann announced the Service as part of the North’s Mental Health Action Plan. The Newry and Armagh MLA said, “I’m delighted that a […]
The International Fund for Ireland (IFI) has allocated £2,356,535/€2,639,319 to further support community projects across Northern Ireland and the southern border counties at a critical time in peacebuilding work. CRJ Newry/Armagh is one of 12 successful projects in the latest funding round, and it will receive £203,945 for a period of two years. […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the commissioning of two additional training places per year on the postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme provided at Queen’s University Belfast. Psychologists play a key role in providing mental health services in Northern Ireland and have provided essential support to those in need throughout the pandemic. […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has invited the public to have their say on a new 10-year Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland. The draft strategy for 2021-2031 aims to place Northern Ireland at the forefront of world-class cancer prevention, treatment and patient experience. Health Minister Robin Swann said, “We will all feel […]
