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Today the All Party Group on Cancer met at Stormont and heard from a number of charities about children and young people who are diagnosed with cancer, and some of the issues they face. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Thank you to Cancer Focus Northern Ireland for organising today’s meeting of the Assembly APG on Cancer, as Chair it was important to start our session with Children’s and Young Adults #Cancer services.
Very timely event on health inequalities Better Belfast this morning in the beautifully restored Templemore Baths. Great to have policy-makers, elected reps and community and sporting reps in the one room to talk about the action we can take and ways in which we can work together.
Joe O'Neill, Chair Belfast City & Region Place Partnership and Chief Executive BelfastHarbour, said: 🟡 "The strength of our partnership is more crucial now than ever before. Our key objectives are to enhance collaboration and promote the Belfast city region as a prime investment destination."
Elaine Hartin, Chief Strategy & Finance Officer Ulster University, said: 🟡 "We've learned that community engagement and broader partnerships are the bedrock of success. These relationships have been crucial in shaping our vision and impact."
Marie Ward, Chief Exec NewryMourneDown, noted: 🟡 "We may be a small island, but we have enormous potential." 🟡 "By working in partnership across sectors and regions, we can maximise the opportunities our society offers." 🟡 "Collaboration is key to unlocking our full potential."
Commenting on #BRCityDeal, John Walsh, Chief Exec Belfast City Council, said: 🟡 "I'm excited to report that the £1bn Belfast Region City Deal is very much alive + kicking." 🟡 "We're actively pushing forward significant projects that will reshape our city region's landscape + economy."
Community pharmacies in Northern Ireland are joining pharmacies from across the UK in the National Pharmacy Association day of action to call for an end to the funding crisis #saveourpharmacies
After a visit to 10 Downing Street with National Pharmacy Association to highlight the funding pressures in community pharmacy Gerard Greene talks to BBC Evening Extra on the need to stabilise the sector's funding. "The trend of pharmacy closures is real with 17 closures here since the start of last year."
The Political ‘Argos Catalogue’ has landed in the shape of the Labour Party Fringe Guide. Plenty of NI representation and a few more still to add. Looking forward to being in the mix next week in Liverpool Brown O'Connor