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ITV · 2d

Regional cytology lab for cervical cancer screening un-equipped to operate HPV testing

Northern Ireland’s regional lab for cervical cancer screening remains un-equipped for HPV testing months after the service was moved to the Belfast Trust. | UTV News
Belfast News Letter on MSN.com · 4d

April 2025 £1million month-end hit will cripple Community Pharmacy

Northern Ireland community pharmacy owners are reeling from a million pound financial hit as April staff salary bills are paid this week.
BBC on MSN.com · 4d

Principals' fears over 'not sustainable' removal of some special schools nurses

A proposal that could remove nurses from some special schools "would not be sustainable", a principal has said. Roz McFeeters, of Hill Croft special school in Newtownabbey, County Antrim made the comments to Stormont's Education Committee.
Evening Standard on MSN.com · 1d

Integrated lab results system hailed as ‘transformational’ for health service

The rollout of a new standardised digital system for medical lab test results in Northern Ireland has been hailed as transformational for clinical care. The 18-month implementation of the CoreLIMS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) was completed last week.
Surrey Live on MSN.com · 3d

Serious illness warning at hotspots as holidaymakers return to UK infected with diseases

Travellers have been warned about the risks of returning with serious illnesses caught abroad - with some very nasty infections soaring in people returning to the UK in the last 12 months
Icon for www.itv.comITV · 27d

Northern Ireland Health Minister asks Stormont Executive to be 'frank' on agreed budget

The Stormont Executive should be “frank” with people about what has been agreed in the Budget, rather than attempting the “political equivalent of the three-card trick”, Health Minister ...
Mom and More on MSN.com · 11d

Understanding Testosterone Therapy in Northern Ireland: A Comprehensive Guide

What is Testosterone Therapy (TRT) and Why Is It Important in Northern Ireland? Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) i
Icon for www.standard.co.ukLondon Evening Standard · 29d

Talks on water charges ‘should not be avoided’ amid crisis in public services

The report said: “Northern Ireland’s public services remain in crisis. “Its health service is under immense pressure, with long waiting lists, a struggling primary care sector and an acute ...
Icon for www.irishtimes.comThe Irish Times · 25d

Deprivation levels higher in Northern Ireland than rest of UK, study shows

Researchers compared census data on deprivation by employment, education and health across the UK. The researchers found two local authorities in Northern Ireland – Derry and Strabane, ...
The Week on MSN.com · 5d

'Incarceration profoundly affects families and communities'

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
Belfast Telegraph · 3d

Rural company named NI’s outstanding business while chief gets lifetime gong at BelTel Business Awards

A rural company has been recognised as Northern Ireland’s Outstanding Business of the Year while the CEO of pharma firm Almac has won the Lifetime Achievement accolade at the 2025 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards in partnership with Ulster Bank.
Icon for www.pulsetoday.co.ukPulse · 19d

Northern Ireland GPs given contract offer vote as BMA negotiations stall

GP contract negotiations in Northern Ireland ‘have stalled’ and cannot move forward without a ‘firm commitment’ from the Department of Health for ‘additional core funding’ for general practice, the BMA has said. The union announced today that ...
Donegal Daily · 1d

Group representing Donegal road accident victims meet with Health Minister

FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint A group that represents the families and loved ones of road traffic accident victims has met with the
Icon for www.thescottishfarmer.co.ukThe Scottish Farmer · 15d

Northern Ireland reveal roadmap to eradicate bovine tuberculosis

The steering group is confident that this plan will guide Northern Ireland toward a future free of bovine TB, benefiting public health, animal welfare, and the environment. Minister Muir stated: “This blueprint is the result of hard work, forward ...
Icon for www.bbc.comBBC · Mar 26, 2025

Defence spending boost is macho agenda, first minister says

Northern Ireland's first and deputy first ministers both criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement Existing claimants of the health element of Universal Credit will see their ...
Icon for www.irishexaminer.comIrish Examiner · 29d

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after large gorse fire near Mourne Mountains

control room operators and support staff who have worked tirelessly in recent days to ensure the safety of our community across Northern Ireland.” Health Minister Mike Nesbitt commended the fire ...
Icon for www.standard.co.ukLondon Evening Standard · 28d

Firefighters braced for more wildfires in Northern Ireland as temperatures rise

Firefighters from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service at Bloody ... I am working with the Health Minister, there is a cross-departmental joined-up approach in relation to this, and I think ...
Icon for au.news.yahoo.comYahoo News Australia · 4d

Warmest April day in NI for 40 years

Long-standing temperature records in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland were passed on Wednesday. Temperatures climbed to 24.1C in Castlederg in County Tyrone and Derrylin in County ...
Icon for www.alzheimers.org.ukAlzheimer's Society · Feb 14, 2025

Direct payments in Northern Ireland

To be eligible for direct payments in Northern Ireland, you must be at least 16 years old and be: a disabled person (which, for this purpose, includes a person with dementia) an older person someone with a mental health condition a carer. The trust must ...
Belfast Telegraph · 5d

Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2025: How to enter and nominate your local champions

It’s that time of year again to help us celebrate unsung heroes from all walks of life for this year’s Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards, in partnership with Ulster Bank.
News Letter on MSN.com · 4d

NSPCC Northern Ireland joins with community partners to launch its Talk PANTS fortnight to help keep children safe from abuse

NSPCC Northern Ireland is spreading its Talk PANTS messaging across schools and community settings as part of its annual awareness fortnight.
BBC on MSN.com · 5d

Poor mental health a 'common phenomenon' in healthcare staff

Mr Sidhu said he came to learn that this is "a common phenomenon" within healthcare professions. A memorial tree dedicated to healthcare workers who have died by suicide is to be planted at a GP surgery in north Belfast on Wednesday.
Icon for www.datacenterdynamics.comDatacenter Dynamics · 27d

Ireland-Northern Ireland transmission link faces legal challenge over data center energy consumption fears

Speaking to the Guardian, John Woods, the founder of Linwoods Health Foods, based in Armagh, who heads SAFE, said: “There’s a fundamental question: what is the interconnector for? And what does it do for Northern Ireland? Nothing for Northern Ireland ...
The Spectator Australia · 3d

Britain’s smoking ban will inflict havoc on Ireland

As Westminster and Dublin compete with performative new tobacco bans, smokers on the island of Ireland will be forced to dodge between jurisdictions and shifting laws just to buy a pack of cigarettes.
Agriland · 4d

Beekeepers call for coordinated all-Ireland bee inspection service

Beekeepers across the island of Ireland have collectively called for the establishment of an all Ireland co-ordinated bee inspection service
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Mar 25, 2025

More than 60 patients die at Northern Ireland’s mental health units in a decade

More than 60 patients have died while in the care of mental health inpatient units in Northern Ireland in the last decade, the Irish News can reveal. Freedom of Information responses from the ...
Open Access Government · 13d

New study reveals trends in lung disease across the UK over two decades

The first comprehensive analysis of three lung diseases across the England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland has been published
Icon for www.irishexaminer.comIrish Examiner · 27d

Northern Ireland faces court case over €350m north-south power pylon plan

John Woods, the founder of Linwoods Health Foods, based in Armagh ... And what does it do for Northern Ireland? Nothing for Northern Ireland now or in the next decade, because all it will do ...
Nursing Times · 2d

Northern Ireland urged to fix nurse shortage in special schools

Read about what Northern Ireland's Committee for Education was told about the provision of nurses across special schools in the country.
Icon for www.msn.comThe Independent on MSN.com · 20d

Economic and well-being gaps between Ireland and Northern Ireland ‘widening’

The research found that Ireland is outperforming Northern Ireland in most areas, including labour market trends, living standards, economic structures, education, health and overall well-being. New research, published by the Economic and Social Research ...
Nursing Times · 4d

Northern Ireland to nationally monitor corridor care

Read about action being taken in Northern Ireland and elsewhere in the UK to monitor the issue of corridor care in hospitals.
Belfast Live on MSN.com · 5d

'I climbed Everest to shine a light on NI's devastating mental health crisis'

Libby hopes her Everest journey inspires others to open up about mental health and to support the life-changing work of local charities like PIPS. Her colleagues in the Lisburn Community Mental Health Team have praised her for her determination, selflessness and courage, describing her achievement as a powerful symbol of hope.
Christian Today · 3d

Northern Ireland's proposed conversion therapy ban likely to target ordinary parents and Christians

Freedom of Information requests reveal there have been almost no recorded cases of so-called "conversion therapy" in Northern Ireland.
Icon for www.irishtimes.comThe Irish Times · 17d

Why does Northern Ireland lag the South on public health and education?

The link between poor health outcomes and low educational achievement rates is clear and borne out by the report’s data, he adds. Almost a third of all Northern Ireland’s young people aged ...
Icon for www.irishnews.comThe Irish News · 12d

Health trust calls for respect after racial abuse directed at doctors and families in play park

A Northern Ireland health trust has called for respect to be shown to international staff members after five doctors and their families were the subject of racial abuse shared on social media.
Limerick Leader · 26d

Cross-border health scheme will return to help with waiting lists – Nesbitt

A cross-border healthcare scheme will be reinstated to help relieve hospital waiting list pressures in Northern Ireland, Mike Nesbitt has said. The Health Minister told MLAs he wanted to proceed “at pace” with work on getting the reimbursement scheme up and running.
Agriland · 12d

Northern Ireland’s farm finances in a ‘good place’ – bank official

Ulster Bank’s head of agriculture, Cormac McKervey, outlines why he believes that NI farm finances are currently in a healthy state.
Belfast Live on MSN.com · 6d

'I found my sister in a mental health crisis - that night still haunts me'

They will now both take part in AWARE NI’s Giant Steps 2025 on May 17, a walk during Mental Health Awareness Week that will unite hundreds of people across Northern Ireland. The event raises funds and awareness for essential mental health services, including AWARE NI's peer-led support groups.
Icon for www.irishnews.comThe Irish News · 26d

Cross-border health scheme will return to help with waiting lists – Nesbitt

A cross-border healthcare scheme will be reinstated to help relieve hospital waiting list pressures in Northern Ireland, Mike Nesbitt has said. The Health Minister told MLAs he wanted to proceed ...
Icon for www.independent.co.ukThe Independent · 27d

Firefighters braced for more wildfires in Northern Ireland as temperatures rise

Northern Ireland’s Environment minister Andrew Muir ... I am working with the Health Minister, there is a cross-departmental joined-up approach in relation to this, and I think it’s really ...
BBC · 5d

Warmest April day in NI for 40 years

Temperatures climbed to 24.1C in Castlederg in County Tyrone and Derrylin in County Fermanagh, the warmest April day in Northern Ireland for more than 40 years. The last time thermometers were that high was 27 April 1984 at Knockraven in County Fermanagh.
The Mirror · 5d

Health holiday hotspot alert for UK travellers as serious diseases increase

The UK Health Security Agency said the number of serious illnesses infecting UK holidmakers has soared in the last 12 months
Farming Life · 10d

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme training events to get underway on May 6 th

A series of Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) training events will get underway in Downpatrick on Tuesday, May 6th.
Icon for www.ft.comThe Financial Times · 18d

Some good news for Northern Ireland

Anyone with a passing familiarity with the years-long wait to see consultants in Northern Ireland and the parlous state of the NHS in the region will not be surprised to learn that health ...