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Newry MLA calls for Daisy Hill Emergency Department Services to be ‘restored quickly’

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Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has told the Health Minister that it is critical that services at Daisy Hill Hospital Emergency Department are restored as quickly as possible. She was speaking at the Assembly this week, where the Sinn Féin MLA sought reassurance from the Minister that the reopening of services across Trust areas […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Budget announced to “kick start economy and community transformation”

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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has outlined the challenges facing her resource budget, as she sets out her plans to support communities through recovery while promoting economic growth and transformation through capital spend. In a statement to the Assembly today, Minister Mallon confirmed her department needs much more on resource to support the public transport network […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Newry MLA welcomes PPE shipment

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the arrival of the first shipment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth more than £60 million. The local MLA told Newry Times, “I welcome the news that a major shipment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has arrived in the north from China.     “This […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Southern Trust uses technology to help elderly during lockdown

The EU-funded mPower team based within the Southern Trust has adapted its working practices in order to continue helping the elderly during the coronavirus outbreak.  Embed from Getty Images   mPower uses digital interventions to enable elderly people in remote areas to live safely and independently in their own homes by introducing them to various […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Last chance to submit new claim for Job Retention Scheme

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Employers who intend to furlough an employee for the first time must have done so by 10 June. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be closed to new entrants from 30 June.     The final date by which an employer can furlough an employee for the first time will be the 10 June, […]

Minister “actively considering” move to mandatory face coverings

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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed she is working to consider the mandatory use of face coverings when using public transport. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Mallon said, “Last night I spoke with the Chief Scientific Advisor and the Minister for Justice, today I have met with Translink, the Unions and Minister Ross who is […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Health Minister publishes guide to the coronavirus restrictions

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The Department of Health has published guidance on the coronavirus restrictions. The Executive announced on 28 May that guidance on the regulations would be published and this is now available on the Department of Health website.     The guidance sets out in one document what the restrictions mean for individuals, for businesses and for […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: New advice for travellers coming to Northern Ireland

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The Department of Health has issued advice for travellers coming to Northern Ireland from next week. New rules will apply to both people who live here and visitors to Northern Ireland as an additional measure in tackling the spread of Covid-19. The rules include a requirement to provide passenger information and location details and a […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Rebuilding health and social care will be “massive undertaking”

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Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that rebuilding health and social care services will be a “massive and long-term undertaking”. The Minister was commenting on the publication of emergency care waiting time statistics for January to March 2020.     He told Newry Times, “It is well known that attendances at Emergency Departments (EDs) dropped […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: New ID card for carers launched

The Health Minister has launched a new ID card to support carers in Northern Ireland. Similar to IDs for healthcare workers, carers will be able to show their ID in stores to get access to priority shopping hours. Asda, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s have all confirmed they will facilitate unpaid/family carers […]







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