The Executive has agreed to almost £220 million of Covid funding to support the social recovery from Covid. The health service, education, the arts, charities and sports organisations are among the beneficiaries. In addition to the £219.9million, £96.1 million is being allocated to meet costs associated with the business support schemes […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that this week’s funding allocation to her Department of £50.3m will help provide support to the people, communities and sectors who have been directly impacted by the pandemic. Minister Hargey said, “My Department responded very quickly to the pandemic providing over £300 million in supports to people, […]
The Executive has agreed 12 countries to be added to a green list for international travel from 24 May 2021. The new advice will apply to residents and visitors to Northern Ireland from Monday. Everyone should continue to follow the advice for amber countries until that date i.e. you must self-isolate […]
Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the seizure near Jerrettspass, just outside Newry, of firearms linked to a criminal drugs gang. The MLA said, “This has been described by the Police as a significant arms seizure. “This is very welcome news. “It reduces the ability of these […]
Retail NI has expressed concern that the new regulations announced by the Executive on strict table service for all hospitality ‘will make it near impossible’ for cafes and coffee shops within retail premises, to open on Monday. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said, “These regulations make it extremely difficult for cafes and […]
The Southern Trust has launched a new electronic directory to improve GP access to specialist health and social unscheduled care services. The new web-based Unscheduled Care Service Directory system offers all the latest contact and referral information for a range of unscheduled care and rapid access services. A new single telephone […]
NSPCC Northern Ireland is urging primary schools across the country to sign up for its free virtual programme to help children learn about their right to be safe from abuse and neglect. The children’s charity is highlighting its online assembly, which is hosted by celeb duo Ant and Dec and was first launched […]
Local Housing Association, Choice Housing’s commitment to innovation and collaboration in the social housing sector has been recognised by the CIH Housing Awards. The coveted awards celebrate the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals across the sector in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The association, who have 741 properties […]
A simulation style training programme for the management of IV (intravenous) fluids is available for the first time for medical students in Northern Ireland. Designed by Renal Consultant, Dr Neal Morgan in conjunction with Southern Trust’s Medical Education team, the programme is now available to student doctors on placement at Daisy Hill and […]
NI Water has donated a waterbutt to Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry for use in their school garden. As pupils return to the classroom, many schools are seeking to improve their outdoor learning environments to enhance pupil wellbeing and mental health alongside improving the sustainability of the school grounds. Waterbutts are […]
