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Immigration bill ‘massively detrimental’ for exploited children, charities warn

New immigration laws will have a “massively detrimental” impact on exploited children, who will be at greater risk of being unidentified, unprotected and penalised, charities have warned. The Government has been urged not to let an “adult-focused ...

19 Apr 2022 at 01:25

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Homecare group's initiative to offer support and humanitarian aid for Ukraine

A series of fundraisers are taking place nationwide with homecare company Bluebird Care changing its branding colour to blue and yellow for the duration of the campaign. Bluebird Care Donegal and Leitrim started an initiative to offer support ...

28 Mar 2022 at 10:33

Free Covid tests scaled back as deadline nears

Free Covid-19 tests in England are being scaled back as people scramble for free test packs while they are still available. People trying to order lateral flow tests are discouraged to order packs when they try and access them online. “Most ...

23 Mar 2022 at 09:55

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County Derry man campaigning for improved cancer care

A County Derry man who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in 2017 has joined a campaign to boost the number of cancer nurse specialists in Northern Ireland. Gabhán McFalone, from Maghera, has continued to campaign and work ...

23 Mar 2022 at 08:33

Government has ‘overseen years of decline in cancer and waiting times targets’

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has “overseen years of decline” in the performance of NHS cancer and waiting times targets, MPs have said. The cross-party Public Accounts Committee criticised the department and NHS ...

16 Mar 2022 at 01:25

‘Predatory’ firms fined over 750,000 marketing calls to elderly and vulnerable

Five “predatory” firms who targeted elderly and vulnerable people with more than 750,000 marketing calls have been fined £405,000. The companies targeted people signed up with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) – a register ...

16 Mar 2022 at 01:25

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Cancelling essential care can't be 'go-to solution' for hospital capacity crisis - say consultants

The Irish public is being urged to use a higher degree of caution over the coming weeks due to the increase in hospitalisations of Covid patients. The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) today (Friday March 25) ...

25 Mar 2022 at 23:33

$Water fluoridation ‘prevents tooth decay and does not lead to hip fractures’$

Water fluoridation ‘prevents tooth decay and does not lead to hip fractures’

Adding fluoride to water helps to reduce tooth decay among children and is unlikely to increase the risk of hip fractures among older people, a new study suggests. Researchers examined the health of people living in ...

21 Mar 2022 at 16:25

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Lives lost to Covid-19 remembered at remembrance events in Dundalk

A Ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection took place in front of the courthouse in Dundalk last Sunday to remember the lives lost in Louth during the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was organised by Louth County ...

21 Mar 2022 at 21:33

Government did not adequately record decisions on Covid contracts – watchdog

The Government has been accused of playing “fast and loose” with public money after a report found it did not “adequately” document key decisions when procuring Covid-19 tests. When the pandemic hit, ...

24 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Only children ‘more likely to care for ageing parents than those with siblings’

Only children are more likely to care for their ageing parents than those with siblings but cope with the pressures just as well, research suggests. Adults without brothers and sisters appear to ...

06 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Javid defends national insurance rise: ‘Morally wrong to let our children pay’

The Health Secretary has defended the decision to increase national insurance (NI) for millions of workers as he claimed it would be “morally wrong” to let “our children pay for our healthcare ...

06 Apr 2022 at 12:25

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