
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced further details in regards to the Wet Pubs Business Support Scheme. The Minister said, “Our hospitality industry has been hugely impacted as a result of Covid Health Regulations and amongst those hardest hit are those traditional pubs only serving alcohol. “These establishments have been required […]
Jan 8 2021 | Posted in
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This week Northern Ireland has begun a new phase in its Covid-19 vaccination programme with GPs starting to administer the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to patients aged 80 and over. Early indications show that yesterday 397 doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine were deployed in 13 GP surgeries on the first day of the Primary Care […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has approved adjustments to public transport services during the period of new Covid-19 restrictions. From Monday 11 January 2021, Translink Bus and Rail Services will operate a reduced timetable of essential services. Minister Mallon says, “As we continue our fight against the Covid-19 outbreak and people are […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
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In what has been a particularly difficult 2020, Health and Social Care services are now facing unprecedented pressures in the face of a global pandemic, combined with traditional winter pressures. Sharon Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Health and Social Care Board, urges the public to continue to support efforts to keep the service […]
Jan 4 2021 | Posted in
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With the recently announced tighter COVD-19 restrictions coming into effect from Boxing Day, Translink is advising passengers to plan ahead and regularly check the website, social media or use the Journey Planner for the latest timetable information. Translink also reminds all those travelling cross-border to book online in advance. Current arrangements […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has urged everyone across Northern Ireland to keep taking the simple steps that prevent the spread of Covid-19. As Christmas Day approaches, public health advice has been summarised into “Three Wise Moves”. The Minister comments, “We must remain vigilant about the threat from Covid-19. “The virus does […]
Dec 23 2020 | Posted in
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The Department of Health has updated the advice to Clinically Extremely Vulnerable people to help them keep safe through the Christmas period and beyond. CEV people are reminded to consider very carefully any plans for a Christmas Bubble over the festive period. Unfortunately, you remain extremely vulnerable to this virus and the safest […]
Dec 23 2020 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Trusts have stood up their staff vaccination clinics from the beginning of this week as part of a phased programme. Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride said, “All staff working in Health and Social Care will be able to get the vaccination in line with the advice […]
Dec 21 2020 | Posted in
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The Executive last night said it took “the difficult decision” to limit the arrangements for people to come together over Christmas. Christmas bubbling will now be reduced to one day only on a date between 23 and 27 December, to ensure flexibility for those working on Christmas Day to choose an alternative day […]

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 […]