‘Unapproved and deadly’ – weight loss drug ‘Reta’ on illegal sale in Belfast – The Irish News
In Belfast, black-market access to an unapproved and potentially dangerous weight loss drug is just a click away.…
Children as young as five attend A&E over mental health, new figures show – The Irish News
Children as young as five have turned up at A&E with mental health concerns, according to new figures…
PSNI called to Western Trust mental health units 189 times in a year – The Irish News
The PSNI were called to assist staff at inpatient mental health units in the Western Trust on 189…
Justice minister rules out mental health courts for Northern Ireland – The Irish News
Justice Minister Naomi Long has ruled out the introduction of mental health courts in Northern Ireland blaming funding…
Almost two thirds of Northern Ireland psychiatry workforce considering leaving their jobs amid burnout, survey finds – The Irish News
Almost two thirds of the psychiatric workforce in Northern Ireland are considering leaving their jobs amid burnout, a…
‘Viable threats’ to health facilities and migrant workers after Belfast riots – The Irish News
A trade union has warned of viable threats to health facilities and migrant workers as Belfast is braced…
Northern Ireland’s Nurse of The Year helps identify condition in babies which caused Stevie Wonder’s blindness – The Irish News
Northern Ireland’s Nurse of the Year has been praised for helping to prevent blindness in premature babies. Linda…
Renowned psychiatrist praises mental health benefits of learning Irish – The Irish News
An internationally renowned psychiatrist has highlighted the mental health benefits of learning Irish. Visiting west Belfast on Monday,…
Tragic death of Co Armagh boy who faced ‘one of the most cruel’ diseases highlights need for testing – The Irish News
The legacy of a Co Armagh youngster who died after living with “one of the most cruel and…
Northern Ireland nurses ‘deeply undervalued’ by 3.3% pay award – The Irish News
Nurses in Northern Ireland have said they feel “deeply undervalued” following a below inflation pay award of 3.3%.…
Nearly 2,000 Northern Ireland healthcare staff sacked over attendance issues – The Irish News
Close to 2,000 healthcare workers across Northern Ireland’s six health trusts have been sacked in the last five…
Northern Ireland’s £300m private healthcare spend ‘draining capacity’ – The Irish News
Over £300m spent by NI health trusts on private providers in the last five years is “draining capacity”…