The PSNI, working with the Commissioner for Older People, have launched the ‘Nominated Neighbour’ scheme to assist older people feel safe from unwanted callers in their homes. The initiative means
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People across the UK with vascular dementia are being asked to take part in a Queen’s University Belfast clinical trial into a possible new treatment of the disease. Researchers from the
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) has announced details of its next Lunchtime Seminar. ‘Reforming our Health and Social Care Systems: An Update on Transforming Your Care’ will take
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An innovative new service providing older people with expert medical and social care in their own home has been launched in Belfast. The new Acute Care at Home team involves
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The writer of the Father Ted comedy series has described the heartbreak of losing a child to a foetal abnormality, and called for abortion laws to be liberalised in Ireland.
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Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Older People, Claire Keatinge, has called on the Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) to ensure perpetrators of crimes against older people are brought to justice following
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The head of a suicide-prevention service has said that over 100 jobs are at risk in its call centres across Northern Ireland. Lifeline employs 134 people in two offices in
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Horizon West, the new Children’s Hospice in Fermanagh was officially opened by the Duke of Kent this week. During a tour of the hospice the Duke met with local families,
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Northern Ireland Health Minister Simon Hamilton has announced that he has requested officials to start examining the possibility of establishing a specialist eating disorders unit. Mr Hamilton said: “Eating disorders
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A mobile app that provides resources on the theory, practice and legislation related to drugs and alcohol is now available to download for iPhones and other mobile devices. The app,
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