Abuse inquiry hears nuns were ‘sadistic bullies’
Some Catholic nuns at a children’s home in Northern Ireland were sadistic bullies, a former resident has claimed. A “bleak, harsh and cruel” atmosphere was described by alleged victims at
Read MoreSome Catholic nuns at a children’s home in Northern Ireland were sadistic bullies, a former resident has claimed. A “bleak, harsh and cruel” atmosphere was described by alleged victims at
Read MoreOutdated and stigmatising labels are still placed on people with learning disabilities in hospitals in Northern Ireland, the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) said. Terms such as learning difficulty,
Read MoreA new specialist mental health unit within Lecale Lodge Care Home, Downpatrick, has officially opened. The scheme is a partnership project with the South Eastern Health and Social Care (HSC)
Read MoreThe Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) has said services for stroke patients in Northern Ireland could benefit from an improved regional approach. In a review of stroke care across
Read MoreNorthern Ireland Health Minister Jim Wells was in Lisburn to launch a novel ‘physical activity loyalty’ card scheme (PAL) to create opportunities to support behaviour change and improve physical well-being.
Read MoreHealth workers in Britain “don’t bother” to understand Irish patients, who suffer higher levels of long-term illness, death rates from terminal diseases and mental ill-health, the Irish Parliament has heard.
Read MoreMr Conor McCafferty has been appointed to the position of Chair of the Suicide Strategy Implementation Body for a term of three years. Speaking about the appointment, Health Minister Jim
Read MoreThe Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) are updating the methods they use to advise registrants when their annual registration fees are due and when to renew their NISCC registration.
Read MoreThe Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) has today published the ‘Children Adopted from Care in Northern Ireland 2013/14’ statistical bulletin. This bulletin details statistical information relating
Read MoreA total of 90 social work teams and individuals from across Northern Ireland have been nominated for the 2015 Social Work Awards. Judging is now complete and the winners
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