Nurses across the North of Ireland are joining colleagues in England and Wales in a 12-hour strike, the largest action…
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Health workers on 24-hour strike in pay dispute
Health sector workers from three of the North of Ireland’s biggest unions are taking part in a 24-hour strike in…
Tierney: New management must be found for Racecourse GP surgery
SDLP Group Leader councillor Brian Tierney has said that new management must be found for the Racecourse Medical Group in…
Derry GP practice is 10th clinic facing axe in North
A GP surgery in Derry has become the 10th practice in the North of Ireland to face closure. Health officials…
Durkan: Longest waits for Occupational Therapy assessment double in two years
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has raised serious concerns about the growing numbers of patients waiting for Occupational Therapy assessments…
Durkan welcomes recruitment of Community Perinatal Mental Health team
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has welcomed confirmation from Health Minister Swann that recruitment of a Community Perinatal Mental…
Six rescued after torrential rain hits Derry
Six people have been rescued amid heavy flooding in the Derry and Strabane areas, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue…
Pop-up COVID vaccination clinic at Foyle Maritime Festival
THE Western Trust is offering COVID-19 vaccinations at this week’s Foyle Maritime Festival, one of the North West’s biggest events…
Creggan Day Centre clients celebrate ‘Getting back Together’
Clients and staff at Creggan Day Centre gathered recently to host an afternoon tea to celebrate’ getting back together’ to…
Durkan welcomes extension of cross-border health scheme
THE SDLP’s Mark H Durkan has given a cautious welcome to the extension of the Republic of Ireland Reimbursement Scheme…