Funding secured for 300 additional nursing and midwifery undergraduate places

Health Minister Robin Swann today confirmed that Executive funding is in place to secure an additional 300 nursing and midwifery undergraduate places in Northern Ireland this year, bringing the total to a new all-time high of 1,325.




Balgay blossoms!

With grateful thanks to local resident Alison, some lovely photographs of the Spring blossoms around Balgay Cemetery    #dundeewestend





Alzheimer Scotland Dundee Dementia Resource Centre


Alzheimer Scotland Dundee Dementia Resource Centre has a 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000.

It is for support, information or just someone to talk to during these worrying times and a really great resource.



DAERA continues to work with red meat and dairy sectors

The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Department continues to work alongside, and support stakeholders in the red meat and dairy sectors, as they face downturns in market prices and financial challenges due to COVID-19.




Long praises cross border policing cooperation in battle against Covid-19

Justice Minister Naomi Long and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD have praised the close cooperation between police forces on both sides of the border in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.