Event demonstrates assistive tech for blind and partially sighted people in Northern Ireland
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) recently showcased assistive technology products for blind and partially sighted people at its Technology for Life Fair in Northern…
New mechanism to report safety concerns with healthcare products in Northern Ireland
A new regional centre that promotes the reporting of suspected safety concerns associated with healthcare products has been launched in Northern Ireland. The Yellow Card…
Around 7,000 people in Northern Ireland to benefit from Changing Places toilet facilities
Minister of Finance in Northern Ireland Conor Murphy and Changing Places campaigners. Minister of Finance in Northern Ireland Conor Murphy has announced changes to building…
Independent review of children’s social care services to be carried out in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Robin Swann Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a review of children’s social care services in Northern Ireland will begin in February 2022.…
Patients in NI dying in hospital while waiting to be discharged due to lack of community care packages, national charity unveils
More than 200 patients died in Northern Ireland’s hospitals in 2017-18 while waiting to be discharged, Marie Curie has revealed. The terminal illness charity has…
Patient fitted with world’s most technologically advanced prosthetic leg
"Rehabilitation is a long and painful process, both psychologically and physically." Alan Denver, of Glenavy, Northern Ireland, has become the first patient to be fitted…