An investigation has been launched into allegations of child abuse at a south Belfast nursery. The claims relate to a number of alleged assaults against children at Knightsbridge Daycare in the Stranmillis area of the city.

Around one in 10 children in Northern Ireland under the age of 12 have used cannabis, according to research conducted by Queen’s University.

Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has announced the future pathway for new mental capacity and mental health legislation for Northern Ireland.

A charity which helps children and adults with the behavioural disorder, ADHD, may have to close because they have no money.

Twenty-one Romas, including children and infants, have been taken into emergency accommodation after being evicted from a house in south Belfast.

Frontline healthcare workers, pregnant women and people with underlying medical conditions will be first in Northern Ireland to receive the swine flu vaccine when the Government’s mass immunisation programme begins in the autumn.

The Irish Association of Social Workers claims the government needs to spell out in greater detail how the measures being put in place to provide an out-of-hours service for crisis cases will operate.

Examples of good practice in personal and public involvement by health and social care organisations are at the forefront of a new quality awards scheme, just announced.

The Health Minister has given the green light to a range of plans aimed at saving millions of pounds and improving healthcare provision across Northern Ireland.

Hundreds of children across Northern Ireland have tried the potentially deadly drug cocaine before they are 16-years-old, a survey has revealed today.