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Three-year coil wait highlights NI gynecology backlog
health28 days ago

Three-year coil wait highlights NI gynecology backlog

Elaine Gracey has waited since 2022 for a hormonal coil to ease heavy, painful periods, a sign of Northern Ireland’s record-long gynaecology waiting lists. The Department of Health says steps and extra funding are being used to reduce delays and expand capacity, but many women still face years-long waits and some turn to private care. The story also underscores broader menopause care challenges and ongoing efforts to streamline pathways across trusts in NI.

via BBC|
#coils#gynaecology#health
NI becomes UK’s first to roll out graduated licensing for young drivers
world1 month ago

NI becomes UK’s first to roll out graduated licensing for young drivers

Northern Ireland will become the UK’s first region to implement graduated driver licensing for provisional licences held by 17‑ to 23‑year‑olds, introducing a six‑month wait before testing, 14 required training modules, a longer post‑test ‘R’ plate period, night‑time and passenger restrictions for six months after passing, motorway coaching for learner drivers, and removal of the 45mph limit for restricted drivers. Penalties can reach up to £1,000 or three points. The reform aims to cut deaths and injuries among young drivers, who in 2024 accounted for about 24% of fatal or serious crashes despite holding around 8% of licences.

via BBC|
#graduated-driving-licence#licensing-reforms#northern-ireland
Secrets at Stake: How State Secrecy Shapes Northern Ireland’s Troubles
politics1 month ago

Secrets at Stake: How State Secrecy Shapes Northern Ireland’s Troubles

An InDepth examination of Paul Thompson’s 1994 murder in Belfast frames a decades‑long fight over NCND secrecy, pitting bereaved families and police against the government and MI5 over what can be disclosed about state involvement. The Supreme Court upheld keeping material secret for national security, fueling calls for reform as other cases—such as Stakeknife and investigations linked to the Manchester Arena—highlight ongoing accountability gaps for security agencies.

via BBC|
#mi5#national-security#ncnd
Fast diagnosis fuels recovery in NI cancer case amid backlog
health1 month ago

Fast diagnosis fuels recovery in NI cancer case amid backlog

Jennifer Dummigan’s rapid diagnosis and chemotherapy followed by an oesophagectomy led to a cancer-free prognosis, highlighting how swift access to care can influence outcomes; the case stands in contrast to Northern Ireland’s long cancer waiting times, which Cancer Research UK says threaten patient safety and drive calls for urgent, system-wide fixes as the DoH works to strengthen cancer pathways.

via BBC|
#cancer-research-uk#cancer-waiting-times#health
Farm work for hours before heart attack prompts health vigilance
health1 month ago

Farm work for hours before heart attack prompts health vigilance

A 60-year-old Portrush farmer, Robert Nevin, woke with chest pain, continued working on his farm for five hours, and then drove himself to hospital where he was treated for a heart attack, received a stent, and later completed cardiac rehab; he has since adjusted his routine (including selling milking cows) to reduce risk and urges others not to ignore warning signs, while stressing the importance of monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol.

via BBC|
#cardiovascular-disease#farming#health
UK to include chickenpox vaccine in routine childhood immunizations for herd immunity
health1 month ago

UK to include chickenpox vaccine in routine childhood immunizations for herd immunity

Aileen Moynagh reports on the introduction of free MMRV vaccines in Northern Ireland from January 2026 to prevent chickenpox, inspired by the severe case of Emily Walls, who nearly died from the illness as a toddler. The vaccine is highly effective and aims to reduce serious complications and hospitalizations, with health professionals emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent life-threatening outcomes.

via BBC|
#chickenpox#children#health
Former JD Sports Employee Wins £65K in Sexual Harassment Case
world2 months ago

Former JD Sports Employee Wins £65K in Sexual Harassment Case

A former JD Sports employee settled a sexual harassment case for £65,000 after being slapped on the bottom by a male supervisor while working part-time during her A-Levels. The company acknowledged the incident, apologized, and agreed to review its policies with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. The case highlights the importance of workplace policies and zero-tolerance approaches to harassment.

via BBC|
#jd-sports#northern-ireland#settlement
Legal Challenges and Future of Religious Education in Schools
world2 months ago

Legal Challenges and Future of Religious Education in Schools

The UK Supreme Court ruled that Christian religious education in Northern Ireland schools is unlawful due to its lack of objective, critical, and pluralistic framework, sparking responses from religious leaders who emphasize Christianity's foundational role in Western society and call for a balanced approach to religious education. The ruling affects non-Catholic schools' curricula but not Catholic schools, prompting discussions on religious values and education reform.

via Catholic News Agency|
#christianity#education-policy#northern-ireland