Marie-Louise Connolly

BBC NI Health Correspondent covering all aspects of health & social affairs. Lots to talk about including The Menopause. contact:[email protected]

[Marie-Louise Connolly @mlchealth]

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:

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Ever heard of movement snacks? Yes it’s a thing to get you exercising at work. Just one of many takeaways @bitcni healthy work lives conference. A positive reset talking about real life health issues at work & play. Even got to mention @bbcstrictly

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‘Rejected referrals’ is a new and risky phenomenon to most of us and seems to be increasing rapidly

It becomes hugely problematic and potentially harmful when no one actually knows about them….

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Should you have been notified about a Northern Ireland hospital follow up investigation? A problem with Encompass means patients didn’t get letters. https://t.co/Mr3RNUBYg5

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The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK. https://t.co/EYmGbt51yO

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PCOS - can changing how a condition is named help patients? This is not just cysts in women's ovaries," she said.
"This is your metabolic - the way your body produces energy.This is your endocrine system...your hormonal system. https://t.co/4KfMnqCPyT

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@BetruetoitUK It’s not.

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A hidden gem off the Ormeau Road - how pretty is this?

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This is it - up close with @hothouseflowers and Liam Ó Maonlaí in @McGrorysCuldaff A brilliant gig. Caught the mood of what’s going on in our world.

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@maeveconnelly7 @irishborderpoll Maeve it’s a very small world

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@tim_brannigan Sure enuf.

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@marybjkelly How lovely!

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' I'll probably be first in bed tonight'

Jordan Adams, one half of the FTD brothers, says he is ready for a lie in after completing 33 marathons in 33 days.

Read more here: https://t.co/5gj7nY0cuH

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Are you currently a long waiter? https://t.co/WyuFqTA3I2

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The final decision on what action to take rests with health ministers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. https://t.co/mEs3s9rkXI

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In 2020 & 2022 the DOH announced frameworks to lower agency costs. https://t.co/yjeGTWKqLC

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Westport 🌈

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And all’s well. 🥰

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A significant u turn for hospice NI. https://t.co/kXGvDGkfhR

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Alicia’s story - her mum Catherine says the social care system has failed her daughter not once but twice. https://t.co/gfVFv9Kiwn

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Former engineer who was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer had no reservations going for robotic surgery. https://t.co/XtCCDYBW26