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NHS will do all it can to ‘minimise harm’ during nursing strike, says leader

NHS hospitals will do all they can to “minimise harm to patients” if nurses go on strike, a national health leader has said, adding that industrial action is about more than pay. Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which ...

10 Nov 2022 at 12:30

Northern Ireland

We should not let NHS ‘slip slowly away’, chief medical officer says

The NHS cannot be allowed to “slip slowly away”, Northern Ireland’s top doctor has said. Chief medical officer Professor Sir Michael McBride said staff who work in the health service in the region have a right to expect better than the ...

30 Jun 2023 at 14:22

Derry News

“To hear that GPs are under performing, in my eyes, is nonsense.”

Anthony Murray, who was sadly recently diagnosed with bowel cancer, has said he has nothing but praise for his treatment from the NHS. The 56-year-old was urged by loved ones to go get checked and the results confirmed the devastating ...

08 Nov 2021 at 13:46

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Possible closure of Bridge Street GP service is another 'devastating blow' to Derry GP services

Responding to the uncertainty regarding the future of Bridge Street GP service, People Before Profit councillor for The Moor Maeve O'Neill said: "The possible closure of the Bridge Street GP service is another devastating blow. "The ...

13 Feb 2023 at 12:37

Northern Ireland

Savings have left health service operating at limit, budget document states

Savings within the health service in Northern Ireland mean it is currently operating at the limit of what can be achieved without causing “catastrophic harm”, a budget assessment has said. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has further ...

21 Nov 2024 at 13:00

Northern Ireland

Government urged to listen to nurses after historic vote to strike over pay

Nurses have urged politicians to “get round the table” and start addressing their concerns to avoid disruptive strike action which would see NHS operations and appointments cancelled in a mass walkout. The nursing union’s boss ...

10 Nov 2022 at 01:01

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'Save Our NHS - Keep it Public and Free' campaign in Derry

A NHS campaign group has been formed in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. Local healthcare workers, trade unionists, community groups and service users have come together to launch the 'Save Our NHS - Keep it ...

17 Feb 2023 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

NHS plans stress-test ahead of possible strikes and winter pressure

The NHS in England has been ordered to stress-test the system ahead of severe winter pressures and possible mass-strikes from health workers. Health leaders have ordered a “multi-day exercise” – called exercise Arctic Willow ...

01 Nov 2022 at 16:44

Northern Ireland

Unions criticise Heaton-Harris over ‘silence’ on funding for pay increase

Health worker unions have criticised Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris for “silence” over their requested pay increase. Earlier this year, health workers in Northern Ireland took part in industrial action demanding a ...

27 Jun 2023 at 22:26

No shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A, says Health Secretary

Northern Ireland

No shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A, Health Secretary says

There is no shortage of antibiotics, the Health Secretary has said, as he urged parents to remain vigilant for signs of Strep A. Steve Barclay said checks within the Department of Health have not revealed an issue with ...

07 Dec 2022 at 17:16

Northern Ireland

Healthcare workers across Northern Ireland stage strike in pay dispute

Hundreds of healthcare workers from across Northern Ireland have gone on strike as part of an ongoing dispute over pay. Unison and Nipsa members, including representatives from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service ...

31 Mar 2023 at 15:11

Northern Ireland

Union demands action to improve ambulance service shift cover

A crisis in shift cover in the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) has been highlighted by a trade union. Unite the Union said over the 30 days from April 2 to May 1, on just four nights did the number of ...

08 Jun 2025 at 14:07

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