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General, Health

Mental Health Champion appointed

Following a recent external recruitment process, Health Minister Robin Swann has appointed Professor Siobhan O’Neill as the Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland. Professor O’Neill is the current Interim Mental Health Champion and Professor of Mental...

Image for news article Health Minister announces grants for groups supporting carers

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Health Minister announces grants for groups supporting carers

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the allocation of the first tranche of grants to organisations providing vital support for carers.  Almost £600,000 of the £4.4m Support for Carers Fund has been awarded to groups across...

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Campus vaccination drive is announced

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced details of a major push to vaccinate more students in Northern Ireland. The “Jabbathon” initiative will involve 60 walk-in clinics across some 30 campuses – offering first jabs to students...

Image for news article UUP launch NI Protocol alternatives paper

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UUP launch NI Protocol alternatives paper

UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “The Ulster Unionist Party is not interested in just complaining and pointing out the flaws of the Northern Ireland Protocol.  We want to find common sense solutions that...

Image for news article Swann launches new alcohol and drug strategy

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Swann launches new alcohol and drug strategy

Health Minister Robin Swann has today announced the launch of Northern Ireland’s new alcohol and drug strategy. Speaking during a visit to the Recovery Garden in Ards Community Hospital, the Minister said: “The aim of this...

Image for news article UUP Leader meets Ulster Farmers` Union

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UUP Leader meets Ulster Farmers` Union

Speaking following his meeting with the Ulster Farmers` Union, UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “It was a pleasure to meet the Ulster Farmers` Union at their Headquarters on Wednesday in my role as Leader...

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