New legislation makes non-fatal strangulation a specific offence in the North of Ireland from today, Monday, June 26. The new…
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Durkan reiterates call for North-West Suicide Prevention Taskforce
THE SDLP’S MLA Mark H Durkan has called for urgent action to address the high numbers of suicide and poor…
Coronavirus: No hospital visits under Covid-19 surge plans as North’s death toll hits 10
GENERAL visiting will end at all hospitals, including Altnagelvin hospital, with very limited exceptions. The limited visits is the next…
UNISON nurses at Altnagelvin Hospital will join industrial action by colleagues across the North of Ireland health workers today, Monday,…
Durkan renews calls for patient access to cannabis-based medicines
SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has welcomed NHS England’s approval of two cannabis-based medicines used to treat epilepsy and…
Positive health outcomes for Trust’s ‘Our Hearts Our Minds’ programme
Cardiovascular patients in the Western Trust are reaping the benefits of an innovative lifestyle cardiology programme. The unique ‘Our Hearts,…
International expertise on developing mesh removal services must be considered
SINN Féin representatives will meet with the Department of Health next week to explore advice and assistance from international experts…
THE Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Michaela Boyle, today met with political leaders and key stakeholders to urgently discuss…
SINN Fein Health spokesperson Sandra Duffy has expressed concern at the state of readiness and funding within the Department of…