Additional funding for foster carers

The Health Minister has announced further funding of £754,800 for foster carers bringing the total support provided to them to £1.39million since the start of pandemic.
Foster carers provide care for children looked after by social services teams when they are unable to live with their parent/s. There are currently around 2,600 children and young people in foster or kinship care in Northern Ireland.

Road resurfacing scheme for U1147 Ervy Road, Eglinton

A £145,000 resurfacing scheme on the U1147 Ervy Road, Eglinton is due to commence on 25 February 2021.

Health Minister announces grant funding to improve dental patient throughput

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced funding of £1.5 million to help improve patient throughput at dental surgeries in Northern Ireland.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 6 – 12 February 2021

The Department of Health today published the next in the series of weekly results from its COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS).

Mallon welcomes key milestone on Belfast Transport Hub project

Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has welcomed the completion of the first key milestone in the construction of the new Belfast Transport Hub.