The British Dental Association Northern Ireland has stressed the authorities must act to rebuild access to NHS dentistry, amid reports that many oral cancer cases are now being picked up at a late stage as a result of ongoing access problems. Dentists on the frontline in the battle with the conditio...
Stewart Barbour (70), a long-time supporter and fundraiser for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has recently taken on his greatest challenge yet for the charity by writing a book that reminisces on his life and passion for fundraising. The book, titled ‘AAS Barbour – 70 Not Out’, features 70 pers...
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has warned of growing health risks in Northern Ireland as waiting times for cancer referrals and treatments remain stagnant far below target, with some continuing to increase. The warning from Northern Ireland’s local cancer charity follows the publication of the latest...
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH NI), a subcommittee of Cancer Focus NI, has today launched their manifesto and vision for a smokefree Northern Ireland by 2035. The ambitious manifesto advocates for a new comprehensive Tobacco Control Strategy, including smoking prevention programmes available to c...
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland welcomes the publishing of the end of term review for the Tobacco Control Strategy for NI which notes some key gains for local people over the past decade. Welcoming the news that overall, there has been a decrease in smoking prevalence, the charity is pleased to see th...
