by Paula Carson-Lewis | Apr 22, 2026 | News
If you lead a mission-driven organisation in Northern Ireland, chances are you’ve had that week! You’re already juggling service delivery, staff, safeguarding, governance, reporting, fundraising targets, and “one more urgent thing”… and then a funding deadline appears...
by Paula Carson-Lewis | Apr 3, 2026 | News
The Department of Health has published its Health Inequalities Annual Report 2026, and the findings demand attention. The report paints a stark picture of the reality facing many communities across Northern Ireland. The gap in female healthy life expectancy...
by Paula Carson-Lewis | Apr 2, 2026 | News
This month, Cancer Focus NI will run a series of Breast Cancer Body Confidence Events in Belfast, Ballymena, and Enniskillen to meet the demand for support from local women. Funded by the Pink Ribbon Foundation, the wellbeing event will give up to thirty women per...
by Paula Carson-Lewis | Apr 1, 2026 | News
On 31 March 2026, the Health Minister announced the publication of a policy frameworkoutlining the Vision for Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing, marking the beginning of amajor shift in how care will be delivered across Northern Ireland. The new NeighbourhoodModel...
by Paula Carson-Lewis | Mar 31, 2026 | News
A significant policy milestone – and the start of delivery The Department of Health’s publication of the Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing marks a pivotal moment for health and social care reform in Northern Ireland. As set out clearly in the...
by Paula Carson-Lewis | Mar 24, 2026 | News
By Sarah McLaughlin | Executive Director for Health Programmes | Agewell Partnership This is the perfect moment in time to celebrate Social Prescribing Week 2026. The news is full of war, cost of living crisis and pressures on our healthcare services. The stress of...
