The sister of a North Belfast man who took his own life one year ago last Sunday (January 29) says her campaign to get better treatment for other families hasn’t been in vain.
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Disabled man back on track after therapist’s visit
A disabled North Belfast man who hit out the health services for the length of time he has had to wait to see an occupational therapist said he is seeing light at the end of the tunnel after an OT visited his home this week. As reported in last week’s North Belfast News, Cavehill man […]
Partially sighted man faces housebound nine weeks
A North Belfast man who has been confined to a wheelchair has hit out at the length of time he has to wait to see an occupational therapist. Cavehill man Malcolm McCormick has recently been discharged from hospital after being diagnosed with arthritis and gout in his leg, a situation that has left him wheelchair bound. The Evelyn Gardens, resident, who is also registered partially blind, has been confined to his flat because the wheelchair he was given by the hospital is too small for his needs.
PIPS founder to sit on committee
A North Belfast man who lost his son to suicide and then set up his own suicide prevention charity has been appointed to a steering group evaluating the mental health strategy in the North.
Failte mór for Irish speaking paramedic
Pupils at a North Belfast Irish medium nursery school gave a failte mór to an Irish speaking paramedic this week. Naíscoil Mhic Reachtain, based in the 174 Trust on the Antrim Road, were visited by Dave Lavery of the Ambulance Service. Dave, who is the only paramedic working in Irish with the gaelscoils, said the children were a delight to work with.
Standing up for Gerry
AS THE rest of us look forward to the New Year with the usual mix of hope and expectation, one North Belfast family are left wondering when next they are to be visited by thugs and cowards. And not just any family – the family of the hugely respected and tireless community worker and politician […]
