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New app to offer residents cinema tickets as incentives for getting healthy

If successful the app will help support people to live longer, healthier lives while cutting NHS waiting lists.

17 Feb

Dr Michael Watt neurology recall legal proceedings extended

The Belfast Trust has announced legal proceedings over patients impacted by Dr Michael Watt will be extended to 21 June 2025.

11 Jan

Pharmacists suffer rise in physical abuse amid medicine supply shortages

ITV News was told of pharmacists who have had a till thrown at them, been stalked, and suffered racial and physical attacks from patients.

Labour claims millions finding it 'impossible' to book GP appointments

Robin Swann named politician of year but misses ceremony after flight cancelled

History of Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust amid shocking Ockenden report

Should suicide awareness be put on school curriculum?

Care sector facing its worst ever staffing crisis, survey for ITV News finds

Ministers accused of putting selected testing contract bids through 'fast-track'

Trans people waiting years to be seen at gender clinic

Twenty-two further Covid-19 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

Sixteen further Covid-19 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

Eleven more Covid-19 patients have died

Bristol moves into Tier 1 plus - but what is it?

Three Anglia hospitals to get a share of £21m to upgrade A&E