
Southern Area Hospice Services are inviting adventurous souls to join them on their next overseas trekking challenge, which will take place in Nepal from 8 – 17 October 2021. This breathtaking challenge, which will raise vital funds for Southern Area Hospice Services, will take place in the stunning Annapurna region of the Himalayas in Nepal, […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has urged pet owners in the area to take responsibility for their animals. The Slieve Gullion representative said that while the majority of dog owners were responsible people, a small minority were making parts of Crossmaglen a minefield to walk through. Article continues below “Dog fouling is becoming a […]
Mar 11 2020 | Posted in
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A total of 33,992 visits were made to needle and syringe exchange schemes (NSES) during 2018-19, helping to stop the spread of infection from drug-related litter and sharing of equipment. The figures released by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) show a 13% increase in visits to NSES compared […]
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The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have announced 300 home-based jobs in a multi-million-pound investment by Sensée. They were joined in making the announcement by Economy Minister Diane Dodds. Article continues below This first-time investment into Northern Ireland by the company will see the creation of 300 work from home […]

Maura Quinn, lecturer at Southern Regional College, has been nominated for “Tutor of the Year” as part of the IAB UK and International Business and Skills Awards. Maura lecturers in Computerised Book-Keeping and Computerised Payroll on SRC’s Newry and Portadown campuses. Article continues below SRC is currently an IAB Gold Award Centre. […]
Mar 10 2020 | Posted in
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The family of the late Brendan Turley have donated over £200 worth of gifts to Gillis Memory Centre to aid patients comfort during their stay. The gifts included 12 tactile cushions and 14 throws, to provide sensory stimulation as well as comfort for the patients. Article continues below They included a lot of personal […]
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Individuals and organisations who have information or experience of how the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process is working in Northern Ireland are being asked to share their views as part of the second Independent Review. The Review by Marie Cavanagh will look at the operation of the PIP assessment process. PIP was […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is delighted to have been awarded the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard at National Level for three years, commencing January 2020 to January 2023. This coveted award recognises the Trust’s longstanding and positive promotion of volunteering and support to volunteers. Assessors from Investing in Volunteers spoke to volunteers […]
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A fresh appeal for foster carers in Northern Ireland has been made this week, as a major new region-wide fostering recruitment drive was celebrated at Seagoe Parish on Wednesday 19 February 2020. With over 3,300 children and young people currently requiring foster care here, HSC Northern Ireland Adoption and Foster Care provides prospective and current […]
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Testing of patients in Northern Ireland has resulted in one new presumptive positive result for coronavirus (Covid-19), bringing the total to four since testing began. In line with established protocols, the Northern Ireland test result has been sent to Public Health England laboratories for verification. Article continues below The individual is an adult who had […]