Marie-Louise Connolly

I5 miles worth of women languishing on gynae hospital waiting lists in NI - that’s according to @RCObsGyn who say if those waiting were to stand shoulder to shoulder the queue would be two miles longer than in Nov 2024 = 15 miles. After my reports yday Caroline Cooper penned:

Patient recall - helpline number is in the story ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

This story emerged four years ago - another report rules out a public inquiry. Read it here by Niall Blaney including my analysis which highlights the important role of the whistleblower. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

NI & social care. Freda is not just my carer but my friend and someone I can chat to and laugh with, laughing is still important, in fact we tease each other," she said. How does NI manage and fund the system? Read Liz’s story. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

How about this?. Look after your mental health and others too. Books. Library. Catchups. Walk to your local library. Read. Move.

@ainemagee11 @mikenesbittni Well said @ainemagee11

@mlchealth @mikenesbittni Green shoots = Progress. Hoping it comes out soon and we can get to grips with its actions & aspiration. We can also assess if it’s on track for how its successor programme ie a women’s health strategy (long overdue) should look like for new health minister post 2027 elections.

Women’s Health in NI - during Stormont’s Health Questions @mikenesbittni says there will be an action plan first and hopes the next minister will commit to a Women’s Health Strategy.. NI is the only region in the UK without a health strategy.(feels even further away)

@JP_Biz @Clearpreso @aigne_aighne Ballycastle The Cellar.

@Clearpreso @aigne_aighne Nowhere really with the same density of eating places. On vibes I would say Ballycastle & Dundrum.

Is there a Northern Ireland equivalent of a Kinsale? Clifden? Westport? etc, same sort of vibes, where should I be going there that I haven't?

How NI funds palliative care to support terminally ill people and their families: The health committee has now recommended that legislation should be introduced to ensure the commissioning & funding of palliative care in Northern Ireland. By Niall Blaney bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@Chris_McClem It’s the scale of the sickness leave. And the knock on effect is missed social care calls.

Bizarre to mention staff sickness levels Staff are entitled to sick leave & if you're working with frail, elderly or clinically vulnerable ppl you can't be going into their homes spreading germs putting ppl at risk. & quite a full-on job if unwell Blame doesn't lie with staff!

If you know @CCampbell162 you will do all that’s possible to make it up to her. Despite her terminal illness she doesn’t stop helping others. Please show her some respect and gratitude. @Translink_NI 🌈🏃‍♀️

So what’s the story? Street Art at Linenhall Street West. Belfast city Centre. 👏👏 Street Artist thank you.

How health trusts deliver care at home could be changing: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Prof Mark Lawler, from Queen's University Belfast, said the scientific community will be "calling out" for patients in NI to have rapid access to the drug. Read more here from Barry O’Connor @BBCNewsNI bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🏃🏃‍♀️Well done to everyone who took part in the 2026 Belfast City Marathon. BBC News NI caught up with some of those taking part, many of whom were running for a cause close to their heart. ♥️ You can read more about how the day unfolded here: bbc.in/4wc9Lyw

@drjulespsych @NHSCTrust Well done the women!!

Running today with some Perinatal CMHTs colleagues @NHSCTrust and mums who have been cared for by our team In the last few days funding for an MBU had been announced #SpecialistPerinatalNI #MBUNI These are good hope filled times Throw in a few pounds

Belfast City Marathon - thanks to all the runners who gave us Spectators a great day out and it’s not over yet. The most up lifting day seeing all those charity vests. Well done all of you & the Marshalls. I loved cheering you on. @marathonbcm @BelfastRunClub love running 🌈🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Belfast City Marathon

Belfast City Marathon

Belfast City Marathon

Waiting for the winner .. @marathonbcm Ravenhill Road. Won’t be long now. @bbcradioulster @BBCMarkSimpson