The Public Health Agency (PHA) operates a dedicated COVID-19 education team to provide support on cases of COVID-19 that occur in a school setting. The team operates from Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm during term time. […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Transport Minister Rachel Maclean have welcomed the first hydrogen-powered double-decker buses entering service in Northern Ireland. The arrival of the three new Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses is the culmination of an exciting zero-emissions bus pilot project powered by “Green” renewably produced Hydrogen. The buses, emit only water and […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced the re-introduction of in-person visits in prisons in the run-up to Christmas. This is one of a number of measures taken by the Northern Ireland Prison Service to support prisoners and their families through the Christmas period. Naomi Long said, “Christmas will be very different […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson, Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the announcement from Minister Swann that he has launched a consultation into statutory opt-out for organ donation. The South Down MLA commented, “This is fantastic news. “And I want to pay tribute to all those who campaigned so hard for this, mostly the […]
Local men Martin Connell and Tommy O’Hanlon of the Respect Project recently presented PIPS Hope and Support’s fundraising coordinator Padraig Harte with a cheque for an outstanding £8,000. The money was raised through the Respect Project’s ‘Kick Start Your Health’ programme made up of over 25 men over the age of 40. […]
As Northern Ireland enters a high-risk period for accidental fires in the home, statistics released by Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) show more people have already died in accidental fires in the home this year than during all of last year. Four fatal accidental fires in the home have already been […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has launched a £20.5 million Dormant Accounts Fund which will provide vital funding to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors. The Dormant Accounts Fund will be delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund. Multi-year grants of up to £100,000 will be available to build organisations’ resilience […]
This year, more than ever, the health and social care system is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally, and take actions that will help stay well during winter. As we head into the holidays, the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) together with the Southern HSC Trust, GPs, pharmacists […]
A new campaign to encourage women to attend for cervical screening has been launched online in a bid to raise awareness and address fears during the pandemic. This potentially life-saving online programme was developed by the Women’s Resource and Development Agency’s (WRDA) and offers free, easy to access information sessions that can help […]
arc21, the umbrella waste body made up of six local councils, including Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, is warning that if Northern Ireland does not build new waste infrastructure it could precipitate a “waste crisis” with lost opportunities for the Circular Economy and negative consequences for public health, the environment and ratepayers. […]
