New ‘Phone First’ service for Emergency Departments

A new ‘Phone First’ service for Northern Ireland is being trialled across a number of Emergency Departments (ED) including Causeway ED.

Covid-19 self-isolation grant enhanced by Communities Minister

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has enhanced the existing Covid-19 self-isolation grant, increasing the daily allowance payable and extending the number of days for which an award can be made.

‘We will weather this out’ – Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride is urging everyone to look after their mental health and wellbeing this winter, while also reminding people that we will get through Covid-19.

£15million PPE order awarded to Paragon Health, Limavady

Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the amazing response from local companies to help supply vital PPE to Health care workers in Northern Ireland.

Weir: Sports Programme boosts emotional resilience for young people

Education Minister Peter Weir has praised a school ‘sports programme’ aimed at encouraging a love of sport and increasing emotional resilience for young pupils.