Health

Western Trust confirms end of first dose vaccines

Western Trust confirms that first doses of the Pfizer Vaccine at the Trust’s three Mass Vaccination Centres will end this Saturday 31st July

Western Trust is missing all its waiting time targets despite 231 young people waiting for mental health treatment, says Rory Farrell

Health Service is 200,000 flu vaccines short and so cannot complete over-65s vaccination programme, says Mark H Durkan

'Phone First' will now be trialled at Causeway Hospital enabling staff to direct patients straight to appropriate departments other than ED

Mythbuster #1: today Robin Swann is busting the myth that Covid-19 patients are being prioritised over patients with other conditions

Altnagelvin has reassured patients that text alerts about x-ray appointments are genuine, contrary to unfounded speculation on social media

The PHA is advising against children trick or treating around their neighbourhood this year, due to the Coronavirus restrictions

Altnagelvin has activated 'low surge' plan to create extra beds to deal with Covid cases - it now has 2 free beds and can create 3 more

As Altnagelvin reports that all ICU beds are now full, Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin urges public to stick to safety rules

Robin Swann must self-isolate for 14 days after a note last night from the StopCOVID NI app that he was in contact with an infected person

Council warns of dangers of fireworks, sparkers, candles and open flames, and reminds that costumes can easily catch fire