Co Tyrone drugs mule Michaella McCollum speaks of ‘moment of madness’
A drugs mule released from prison in Peru has insisted she is a good person who made a bad decision in a moment of madness. Michaella McCollum, from Northern Ireland,
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NI social workers urged to contribute to workload pressures survey
The Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers (NIASW) have launched a new survey aimed at gathering information on workload pressures. This has come about as direct result of Association members raising
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Hamilton announces £1.57M funding to support the families of disabled children in NI
Health Minister Simon Hamilton today announced that the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has provided £1.57million in funding to the Family Fund. This funding will enable the
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New NI air ambulance will be tribute to tragic campaigner Dr John Hinds
Northern Ireland’s first air ambulance will inherit the call sign of the tragic motorbike doctor who long campaigned for the service before his death. Dr John Hinds, known as one
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Hamilton launches Enhanced Care at Home service in Ards and North Down
Northern Ireland Health Minister Simon Hamilton has launched a £1million investment package to support the delivery of the Enhanced Care at Home service in the Ards and North Down area.
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Western Trust hosts two-day child protection conference
The Western Trust recently hosted a two day child protection conference which brought together professionals from across health and social care to share best practice in the safeguarding of children. The
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Ministers launch new flagship Mencap Centre in Belfast
Mencap in Northern Ireland opened a brand new £4.6m purpose built centre for children with a learning disability and their families, the first of its kind for Mencap in the
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NI Minister launches Minimum Standards for young people leaving care
Health Minister, Simon Hamilton has announced the publication of new minimum standards for supported lodgings for young people and young adults aged 16-21 in Northern Ireland. The aim of Supported
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NISCC hail success of Queens University social care conference
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) have hailed the success of their recent Best Practice: Better Outcomes conference on 7 March in Queens University’s Riddel Hall. The conference, which
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NI Health Minister announces mutli-million pounds healthcare investments
Over the past week, Northern Ireland Health Minister Simon Hamilton has announced several multi-million pound investments which he hopes will have a major impact on areas such as waiting lists
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