Marie-Louise Connolly
@mlchealth
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BBC NI Health Correspondent covering all aspects of health & social affairs. Lots to talk about including The Menopause. contact:[email protected]
Belfast, N Ireland
Joined September 2008
Secret files, Pay outs and Whistleblowing. @BBCNewsNI investigation lifts the lid on “toxic” environment in the Belfast Health Trust. For the first time a surgeon speaks out. Sources say senior health officials knew & didn’t act.
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Dr Kieran McManus, who worked in the Belfast Trust for almost 40 years, says medics are "walking on eggshells".
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This was the most beautiful, heartbreaking and love filled goodbye. John you told your love story with fiona beautifully. As you said your heart is broken but Max and you know what it’s like to be in awe of a beautiful person. 🌈 RIP Fiona.
There will be a ceremony of thanksgiving for Fiona’s life at 1000 this Friday at St Brigid's church, Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast.
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Women’s Health. Breastfeeding. More on this after 8 30 on @BBCgmu
@mlchealth @BreastivalNI @breastfeedorg I had to pay for specialist support for both me and my son too - it has been a journey!
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SCAP - a blended approach of capital appreciation and current income
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Why do so few women breastfeed in NI? The most “natural thing” in the world but mums say it’s not! Share your stories.. @BreastivalNI @breastfeedorg
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According to the Department of Health, Northern Ireland has the lowest breastfeeding rates across the UK.
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The Hollies. What a gorgeous heartwarming story of 2 girls and their friendship. Worth listening back to @BBCgmu 7 55. 🩷
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The girls from Daventry and Bangor had lung transplants in the same week in the same hospital.
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A Christmas run through Belfast this evening - and what a fantastic backdrop. Doesn’t our city look great in lights. @BelfastRunClub 🌈🏃♀️🎄
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Endless outreach. Endless tents. Endless chaos. This is not compassion. @FreeUpFdn is building a model that restores the lives of the homeless and public safety. Be part of the solution.
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Oh Holy Night, what a splendid candlelight Christmas evening at Clonard. @karl_mcguckin @ClonardMBelfast @MalachiPCush Thank you all. Christmas has truly begun.
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People telling me they can’t get an appointment for flu jab. What can the authorities do to get it to those who want to protect themselves and others.?
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A surge in cases is adding to pressures on hospitals and front-line staff with some health trusts encouraging mask wearing.
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As pressure on hospitals grow there are calls for people to get the flu vaccine and to look after themselves.
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A surge in cases is adding to pressures on hospitals and front-line staff with some health trusts encouraging mask wearing.
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"Data paints a picture of what's happening in society and Northern Ireland doesn't have that picture." Thanks to @mlchealth & @BBCNewsNI for speaking to us and covering this important story, watch @bbcnewsline at 6:30 this evening to find out more! https://t.co/r96mPI3B2I
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Margaret Gibney, who cares for a loved one with psychosis, says they are struggling to access help.
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#Mentalhealth The lack of data in NI is affecting policy and delivery of services. A local carer speaks out. @BBCNewsNI
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Margaret Gibney, who cares for a loved one with psychosis, says they are struggling to access help.
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Around 500 people could be discharged from hospitals in NI if they had a place at home /community .. That’s a lot of beds not being properly used!
NI cares for more people in hospital corridors than elsewhere in the UK. @RCEMvp_NI @RCEMLearning @RCEMpresident More on this across @BBCNewsNI
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NI cares for more people in hospital corridors than elsewhere in the UK. @RCEMvp_NI @RCEMLearning @RCEMpresident More on this across @BBCNewsNI
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A study into hospitals across the UK found that one in three NI patients is treated in a corridor.
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Here we go.. sure it wouldn’t be Christmas. 🎄🤶
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The @healthdpt is warning that flu cases have nearly doubled to 954 in the last week. @mikenesbittni is urging people to get the flu jab to protect themselves and others. It’s only the start of December and pressure is starting to build before the holidays.
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The latest hospital waiting lists show a record number of patients are waiting to see a consultant for the first time - some waiting almost 6 years. @healthdpt figs show more than half a million men & women are waiting - some improvements made in ⬇️ longest waits for assessments.
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