Health

Campaign for better eating and nutrition from Western Trust

With 62% of NI adults now overweight, the Western Trust is promoting its 'Extras' nutrition campaign: https://www.choosetolivebetter.com/

PBP's Shaun Harkin has called on Council to broaden free access for over-65s to beyond the current pool/sauna/health suite situation

Health Minister Swann confirms to Mark Durkan that the Trust is working on a business case to extend and improve current A&E provision

The Department of Health have confirmed that as of 5pm on Friday there were no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Northern Ireland

Missed appointments in Western Trust cost £1.5m from the Trust's budget - public are asked to be phone and give adequate notice this year

Initial payments for Northern Ireland beneficiaries of the Infected Blood Payment Scheme will range between £4,000 and £8,000 per person

Council's new Happy Nappy Scheme means that when you spend £50 or more on reusable nappies, Council will give you a £30 refund

Cow and Gate and Tesco are recalling 15 varieties of 200g Cow and Gate 7+ month baby food jars due to possible tampering

Department of Health confirms tests for the Belfast patient are negative for 2019 nCov, which means UK is still virus-free

The Executive has today established a working group on mental wellbeing and resilience, says SDLP Mental Health spokesperson Cara Hunter

SDLP's Nichola Mallon has called for a Junior Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, to combat suicide rates and addiction