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Category: News Northern Ireland

Benefit change leaves MS sufferer ‘exhausted and fearful for future’

By Rebecca Black19th June 2018News Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland woman who suffers from MS says the change of a key benefit has left her exhausted and fearful for the future. Melissa Leavy, 18, from Downpatrick, spoke

Probe finds major social work staffing issues left Ireland’s most vulnerable children at risk

By Rebecca Black19th June 2018News Northern Ireland

Some of Ireland’s most vulnerable children were potentially placed at risk due to major system failures within the Child and Family Agency (Tusla), an investigation has found. The failings were

Mother demands to see Home Secretary after cannabis oil for treating son is seized

By The Press Association18th June 2018News Northern Ireland

The mother of a 12-year-old son with acute epilepsy who had cannabis oil used to treat his condition confiscated from her at Heathrow has demanded a meeting with the Home

Epileptic boy’s mother could apply for clinical trial of cannabis oil in Northern Ireland

By Michael McHugh14th June 2018News Northern Ireland

A mother seeking a cannabis oil supply to treat her sick son could apply for a clinical trial in Northern Ireland. Health officials have offered to meet anyone wanting guidance

Pro-choice activists accuse NI Secretary over ‘disingenuous’ Westminster legislation claims

By David Young13th June 2018News Northern Ireland

Pro-choice activists have accused the Northern Ireland Secretary of making inaccurate and disingenuous claims about Westminster’s ability to legislate for abortion reform in Northern Ireland. Amnesty International criticised Karen Bradley’s

Dementia sufferers subjected to ‘inhuman and degrading treatment’ at care home

By David Young13th June 2018News Northern Ireland

Dementia sufferers at a Northern Ireland care home suffered a “horrific catalogue of inhuman and degrading treatment”, an investigation has found. Launching a scathing report into standards at Dunmurry Manor

Stormont collapse should not derail NI health and social care reforms, Bengoa

By Rebecca Black12th June 2018News Northern Ireland

The international expert who authored a report to transform Northern Ireland’s health care system has said he is not concerned about the lack of devolved government to drive it. Almost

Bradley faces constitutional ‘challenge’ over NI abuse inquiry recommendations

By David Young12th June 2018News Northern Ireland

The Government has declined to commit to passing legislation at Westminster to implement recommendations of a major historical abuse inquiry in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley said she

Reports published on Dunmurry care home where significant concerns were raised

By Iain MacDonald11th June 2018News Northern Ireland

Privately run care homes which fail to provide an acceptable level of care will be held to account, Northern Ireland’s Chief Social Worker has made clear. Sean Holland was commenting

Chief social worker calls on carers to get involved in reform of adult care

By Iain MacDonald11th June 2018News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Chief Social Worker, Sean Holland, has today called on carers to get involved in discussions on the reform of Adult Care. His call was made as the Department

Category: News Northern Ireland

Benefit change leaves MS sufferer ‘exhausted and fearful for future’

Mother demands to see Home Secretary after cannabis oil for treating son is seized

Epileptic boy’s mother could apply for clinical trial of cannabis oil in Northern Ireland

Pro-choice activists accuse NI Secretary over ‘disingenuous’ Westminster legislation claims

Dementia sufferers subjected to ‘inhuman and degrading treatment’ at care home

Bradley faces constitutional ‘challenge’ over NI abuse inquiry recommendations

Reports published on Dunmurry care home where significant concerns were raised

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Category: News Northern Ireland

Benefit change leaves MS sufferer ‘exhausted and fearful for future’

Probe finds major social work staffing issues left Ireland’s most vulnerable children at risk

Mother demands to see Home Secretary after cannabis oil for treating son is seized

Epileptic boy’s mother could apply for clinical trial of cannabis oil in Northern Ireland

Pro-choice activists accuse NI Secretary over ‘disingenuous’ Westminster legislation claims

Dementia sufferers subjected to ‘inhuman and degrading treatment’ at care home

Stormont collapse should not derail NI health and social care reforms, Bengoa

Bradley faces constitutional ‘challenge’ over NI abuse inquiry recommendations

Reports published on Dunmurry care home where significant concerns were raised

Chief social worker calls on carers to get involved in reform of adult care