Call to new NI social care registrants to participate in workforce survey
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council have issued a call to all new social care registrants and their managers to take part in a survey to review the impact of
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Radiotherapy trial could significantly cut number of prostate cancer visits
A radical new radiotherapy trial could significantly cut the number of visits for men with prostate cancer, researchers said. Treatment may be delivered in just five bouts compared to the
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Mother of epileptic teenager calls for new ‘Billy’s Law’ in Northern Ireland
The mother of an epileptic teenager is calling for a new “Billy’s Law” in Northern Ireland. Billy Caldwell’s mum Charlotte successfully led a campaign to get medicinal cannabis laws changed
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NI charity warns of social isolation after funding cut to accessible transport
Some of Northern Ireland’s disabled and older residents face “social isolation” following a 5% funding cut to accessible transport, a charity warned. The door-to-door bus is funded by the Infrastructure
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Barnardo’s comes out in support of marriage equality in Northern Ireland
Barnardo’s has become the first children’s charity in Northern Ireland to publicly voice support for the recognition of same-sex marriage. It made the announcement on Wednesday to coincide with Belfast
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Man accused of naming woman at centre of rape trial to be prosecuted
A man is to be prosecuted for allegedly using social media to name the woman at the centre of a rape trial involving two rugby stars. Former Ireland and Ulster
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Faith-based objections have no place in same-sex marriage debate, Justin McAleese
Faith-based objections have no place in the secular same-sex marriage debate in Northern Ireland, the son of former Irish president Mary McAleese said. It is the only part of the
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Emergency payment scheme opens for flood victims in Northern Ireland
An emergency payment scheme for homeowners flooded during Saturday’s heavy downpours in Northern Ireland has been opened. Belfast International Airport recorded more rainfall than the average for the whole of
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Politicians unite in call for abortion law reform in Northern Ireland
More than 170 politicians from across the spectrum in the UK and Ireland have called on the British Government to reform Northern Ireland’s abortion laws. The group, including Conservative, Labour
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Children ‘exploited and goaded’ into Londonderry violence, says Bradley
Dissident republicans who have “nothing to offer their communities” have “exploited and goaded” children into violence in Londonderry, according to the Northern Ireland Secretary. Karen Bradley hit out as she
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