Health

Sue Warner won a bronze medal at the Invictus Games in 2016

Charity helps Sue ‘live well’ after nursing service in war zones

Hospital admissions for Covid in Northern Ireland have surged by over 50% since the Start of September – with ‘American Covid’ being blamed.

'American' Covid behind surge in Northern Ireland hospital admissions

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Eddie Curtis from SOS Daisy Hill speaks to crowds in Newry on Sunday about the closure of maternity services. NM264370

Trust still moving maternity services - mothers face two hour drive

Anyone guilty of trying to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity could be jailed under Eóin Tennyson's proposals.

Questions raised on conversion therapy legal advice given to MLAs in private

Kate Nicholl MLA, left, with Food Allergy NI members

Kate Nicholl: An allergy strategy is necessary in NI

Waiting times at Northern Ireland's emergency departments are worsening (photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Patients now waiting over twice as long to be treated in A&E than 10 years ago

Campaigners for the restoration of services at the South West Acute Hospital in County Fermanagh attend the High Court in Belfast this week

No decision on Enniskillen hospital without further consultation says Trust

Co Down woman Nicola Crymble has FATWO (female adnexal tumour of probable Wolffian origin), a cancer so rare that only around 150 cases have ever been recorded worldwide

NI mum turns to the world for help against her ultra‑rare cancer

SuperValu's applewood smoked salmon, smoked salmon, and prawn cocktail have been recalled due to contamination. Photo: FSA

Urgent food recall: Multiple Centra and Supervalu seafood products contaminated

Northern Trust Healthcare Assistant Eleanor Coulter, who is celebrating an extraordinary career milestone after five decades in the health service, pictured with Philip Dawson, Manager at the Roddens Residential Home in Ballymoney.

Praise for remarkable 50 years of service to the health service by Eleanor

Sylvie McDermott, chief operating officer, Phorest and Anne Beggs, chief commercial officer, Invest NI

Irish software platform company to create fully remote delivery team in NI

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has revealed that almost all its senior doctors – who run Northern Ireland’s Emergency Departments – are very worried about pressures they will face this winter.

Emergency Department doctors 'very concerned' about winter

In February supporters of Co Fermanagh campaigners Save Our Acute Services deliver letters to Stormont demanding the restoration of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Rural hospital campaigners across NI demand Stormont action

Castlerock Beach

Plans for a new lifeguard post at Castlerock beach

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Doctors to go on strike next month in pay dispute
Doctors across Northern Ireland are to go on two 24-hour strikes next month, as a dispute over wages continues.
Iain Gray

Donaghadee woman and heart transplant recipient Valerie McIlveen pictured receiving the British Heart Foundation’s Outstanding Contribution Award for Northern Ireland from head of BHF NI Fearghal McKinney, in recognition of Valerie’s years of fundraising, volunteering and advocacy for people affected by cardiovascular disease

Valerie’s 20‑year fight ends in triumph as she wins top BHF award

Northern Ireland health giant Randox has signed a major multi-year partnership with British technology firm Valarian to strengthen the security and control of sensitive healthcare data. Pictured is Joseph Clifford, chief technical officer of Randox

NI health giant strikes major deal with British tech firm in boost to healthcare

Portglenone man Noel Williamson pictured after the 2025 Dublin Half Marathon outside Heart House in Dublin where he completed cardiac rehab after quadruple bypass surgery

Dead for four minutes: How Noel bounced back from heart 'terror'

Kaitlin Stothard from Bangor has shared her family story of her baby daughter Rosie as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week

‘Rosie was my first baby’: Mum’s tribute during Baby Loss Awareness Week

More than 14,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in five years in NI, data shows

More than 14,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in five years in NI, data shows

The PSNI asked retired Baptist Pastor Clive Johnston to leave the abortion clinic buffer zone in Coleraine on Sunday 7 July 2024.

Abortion buffer zone preacher to appear in Court of Appeal

Private healthcare provider Duality Healthcare is investing £250,000 in a new clinic in Holywood, creating 10 jobs across clinical and support roles. Pictured is Duality Healthcare's COO Sarah Marks and Nicola Herron, CMO, at the Holywood clinic

Private healthcare provider to open sixth NI clinic in £250k investment

Dame Mary Perkins presenting store owner Brian O’Kane with the Dame Mary Perkins Medal for Outstanding Customer Care. Credit: Rob Lacey Photographer

Magherafelt Specsavers team wins prestigious customer care award

Suzanne Wylie, chief executive, NI Chamber and Dr. Stuart Lutton, director, New Life Teeth

Belfast dental specialist becomes NI Chamber’s newest Patron

Nurses Sarah Donnelly (left) and Nicola Joyce on the picket line outside the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast in 2022, as nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland took industrial action over pay. Picture date: Tuesday December 20, 2022.

Royal College of Nursing ballots members for strike action over pay award delays

David Burns has been appointed permanent chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Northern Trust appoints Lisburn council chief as new CEO
David Burns has been appointed permanent chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Claire Cartmill

The PSNI asked retired Baptist Pastor Clive Johnston to leave the abortion clinic buffer zone in Coleraine on Sunday 7 July 2024.

Retired pastor appeals conviction for abortion zone breach this week

Millicent Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on women's health, has announced a multimillion pound investment in its Larne manufacturing facility and the creation of over 20 new local high-quality jobs at its Larne facility. Pictured are Ryan Loughlin, senior vice-president of Millicent Pharma with Gillian Megaw, site quality head and Willis Millar, director of production with Christopher Brady, director of technical operations

Multi-million-pound expansion puts NI pharma firm on growth path

Daisy Hill Hospital Newry.

Meeting told of date being set for last birth at Daisy Hill Hospital

Smoking kills 2,000 a year — PHA says it’s time to stop

‘Quit for good’: PHA launches Stoptober drive

Nationwide rolls out clinics to help carers in Northern Ireland

New clinic dates announced for dementia support

Unexplained lumps? Catherine Mathieson says don’t delay - get checked

Holywood woman urges vigilance after lymphoma battle

Women are being offered trusted menopause guidance at new health event

Your menopause questions answered: Trust hosts expert event

Menopause failings put women at risk, a NI nurse has warned

'Bring her back': The NI campaign fighting for better menopause care

The National Prostate Cancer Audit found that significantly fewer men with advanced disease are dying within three years of diagnosis compared to a decade ago

Prostate cancer ‘undetectable’ in ‘super responder’ who was told he would die

Hagans Leisure Athletic Performance Centre at Ballyclare RFC

NI family firm invests £125k in new sports club with 50-year connection

Health Minister Robbie Butler confirmed the successful implementation of the service during a visit to the Royal Victoria Hospital’s Stroke Unit, where he met patients and the specialist teams delivering the service.

NI first part of UK to provide 24/7 stroke treatment for entire population

Alana suffered life-changing injuries in a farm accident. Photo: Caitlin Turley

Ulster family's nightmare as loved one loses limb in freak accident in Australia

Twenty children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, recently enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Disneyland Paris thanks to the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT).

Twenty children with life-limiting conditions enjoy trip to Disneyland Paris

ONE Personal Wellness has entered a new phase of growth following a major investment in a new private members' club in Belfast

Belfast business enters new phase of growth with new private members’ club

The future of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry is under threat because of staff shortages

Petition call to save maternity services

Mossley Mill, headquarters of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Council backs campaign to help raise awareness of 'silent killer'

Hyalomma ticks: main transmitter of Crimean-Congo fever

Disease-carrying ticks ‘living for longer’ in UK thanks to hotter summers

Almost 72% of cancer patients are not beginning treatment by the two month deadline after an urgent GP referral - and figures have dipped this quarter, according to the Department of Health.

Almost 72% of cancer patients not getting treatment by two month deadline

Emma Irvine, 29, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 26 years old

Young breast cancer survivors NI describe ‘living life to the fullest’

Darren Hardiman, who has been appointed managing director of Meaghers Pharmacy, with founder Oonagh O'Hagan, who has taken on the role of chief executive officer

NI founder marks 25th with restructure as pharmacy group targets £40m+ turnover

Fife nurse Sandie Peggie has brought a tribunal against the RCN

RCN ‘no position’ in gender debate

Plans to light Belfast City Hall for an abortion campaign this week were halted. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letter

Council tight-lipped on later date for Belfast City Hall abortion lights

Pictured are Professor Helen McCarthy, chief scientific and technology adviser, Professor Liam Maguire, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research at Ulster University, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor at Queen's University Belfast, Professor Gavin Andrews, head of the school of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast and iPHARMA lead and Professor Chris McConville, Professor of Biomedical Innovation at Ulster University and Deputy Lead for iPHARMA

‘Speed up route to market’: £11.7m boost to accelerate pharma innovation in NI

.Andy Burnham plans to remove the triple lock protection on state pensions could have 'a profound impact' on the financial security of older people, a watchdog has warned.

Breaking pension triple lock ‘could have profound impact on NI’

Staff working in Causeway Hospital’s Emergency Department will start using body-worn cameras from 1 October 2026

Causeway Hospital’s Emergency Department staff to wear using body-worn cameras

Sandra McCartney now volunteers with NICHS’s Post Rehab Exercise Programme for stroke survivors

The day Sandra's heart stopped - and changed her life forever

Anyone guilty of trying to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity could be jailed under Eóin Tennyson's proposals.

MLAs back 'conversion therapy' bill 'which could criminalise prayer & parenting'

Seven-year-old Leo O’Brien from Newry - pictured with sister Kate, mum Emma and dad Andrew - has been named a British Heart Foundation Young Heart Hero for defying expectations

Little Leo’s incredible heart fight inspires families across UK

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