3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (131+ words) Activities over eight weeks included the Belfast soft play bus, developmental coaching, and two jump, jiggle and jive mornings. Mary McErlean, Volunteer at Bann Valley Community Group, said: “Thanks to the Housing Executive for supporting our first inclusion summer scheme....

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (274+ words) NorthernIrelandWorld Navan Centre and Fort, Armagh has been recognised for its commitment to accessibility and inclusion after being awarded the Autism NI Impact Award The prestigious award highlights organisations that have taken meaningful steps to create a more welcoming and…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (71+ words) NorthernIrelandWorld Emergency services and Air Ambulance at Ballyclare incident The emergency services and Air Ambulance Northern Ireland are currently at the scene of an incident outside Ballyclare. Police along with Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue and ambulance vehicles are on…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (484+ words) Rodent activity is on the rise across the UK, with Northern Ireland recording the largest year-on-year increase at 26 per cent. Summer 2026 was the hottest on record for Northern Ireland, creating ideal conditions for a bumper breeding season. And as temperatures…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (930+ words) A decrease by £7.5m expenditure on nursing and medical agency staff was proposed in a first phase of cuts and a further £2m has been earmarked in a second phase, according to the Trust Savings Plan 2026/27. The Northern Trust delivers health and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (224+ words) After a health crisis there is the immediate aftermath of dealing with the illness, starting appropriate treatment, and beginning a recovery journey. What is just as important to consider however is the mental impact going through a health crisis can…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (881+ words) Speaking at a meeting of Stormont’s Health Committee on Thursday (August 20), Department of Health (DoH) officials stressed the process is “not complete”. In May of last year, following a public consultation, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust board approved…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (303+ words) Dr Alan Stout wants Robbie Butler to get on with implementing a 4% uplift recommended by an independent pay review body – as well as demanding an additional hike on top. The BMA chief said: “As the new Health Minister, Robbie Butler…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (300+ words) Fears about changes to hospital services in rural parts of Northern Ireland are entirely understandable and legitimate – and people in rural communities are right to demand fair access to emergency care. In the political drama which has unfolded this week,…...