
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has hosted a meeting with the Southern Trust to discuss respite care services in Oaklands Respite Unit in Armagh City. McNulty was joined by some of the over forty families who use the service and by representatives of other political parties. Speaking to Newry […]
Oct 16 2017 | Posted in
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The Southern Trust is raising awareness of a new symbol that will be displayed on its hospital wards when a patient has died. Developed by the Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme, the white spiral image on a purple background aims to let staff, other patients and visitors know that there may be grieving relatives in the […]
Oct 16 2017 | Posted in
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A 48 year old man has been charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. The charges are in connection with an incident on Main Street in Belleeks shortly after midnight following reports that two males had been stabbed. […]
Oct 16 2017 | Posted in
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The Southern Trust Board has approved proposals to save £6.4m for this year. Speaking at an extraordinary Board meeting on Friday 13th October Chief Executive (Interim) Francis Rice said, “In developing our savings proposals, the Trust’s priority has been to protect front line services and to reduce spending in support areas where possible, although recognising […]
Oct 14 2017 | Posted in
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Local police in Newry working with Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch based at Mahon Road have arrested a 29 year old man on suspicion of a number of drugs related offences. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Inspector Keith Gawley said, “The man was stopped by a police patrol as he drove his car in […]
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The Consumer Council is encouraging Northern Ireland households to shop around and save up to £145 a year on their electricity bill. Speaking to Newry Times about switching energy supplier, Richard Williams, Head of Energy at The Consumer Council, said, “Over the last two years we have seen an increasing number of households making the […]
Oct 13 2017 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is asking local people if they would like to welcome a person with a learning disability into their home. The Home from Home – Shared Cared Service is one of a number of services organised by the Trust’s Short Breaks Adult Placement Team, aimed at giving carers a […]
Oct 13 2017 | Posted in
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The Southern Trust is supporting the seasonal flu vaccination programme by urging staff and in particular frontline staff to protect themselves, their patients, clients and families by getting the flu vaccination. Throughout the month of October health and social care workers can attend drop-in Flu vaccination clinics across the Trust. Vaccinators will also […]
Oct 12 2017 | Posted in
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Parents and guardians of teenage girls are being reminded of the importance of girls receiving the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide but the HPV vaccine can help protect against it, reducing the risk of getting cervical cancer by over 70%. The vaccine […]
Oct 11 2017 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for information after a vehicle arson in the city. It happened in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, 22nd September. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Skillen said, “Shortly before 4:15 am it was reported that a vehicle had been set alight in the vicinity of […]
Oct 10 2017 | Posted in
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