Ministers welcome launch of pharmacy codeword scheme for domestic abuse victims

Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister Naomi Long have welcomed a new scheme launched by the UK Government for victims of domestic abuse to discretely seek help through pharmacies.




Publication of DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics – December 2020

The ‘DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics – December 2020’ report, containing statistics up to December 2020, is now available.




Revised visiting guidance comes into effect today

The Department of Health has published revised guidance on visiting care settings which comes into effect from Friday 15 January.




Competition for Independent Assessor of PSNI Recruitment Vetting launched

Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a recruitment competition for the appointment of an Independent Assessor of PSNI Recruitment Vetting.




LED street lighting upgrade for Newcastle Main Street

A £90,000 LED street lighting upgrade scheme on the Main Street, Newcastle is due to commence on 25 January 2021.