To mark No Smoking Month, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland held a drop-in event at Stormont for MLAs to find out more about the impacts of tobacco, the rise in vaping amongst young people, and the Stop Smoking support services that are available across Northern Ireland. There are around 35,000 smoking-...
MLAs and Councillors pledged support for the NI Cancer Strategy and Cancer Prevention at the 2024 Alliance Party Annual Conference, held this Saturday 2 March at the Stormont Hotel. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland attended the conference as a voice for local cancer patients. The charity’s exhibi...
We are deeply saddened to hear the news that our dear friend, and a previous Chief Executive, has passed away. Arlene joined our charity in the early 1980s and brought with her a wealth of experience as a nurse. During her early years with us, she was instrumental in designing and developing trainin...
As school children across Northern Ireland excitedly put on their fancy dress for World Book Day, one local girl is looking a little closer to home for her inspiring choice of costume. Rachael Foye, from South Belfast will be stepping into the well-worn hiking shoes of Stewart Barbour, known through...
Health Minister Robin Swann MLA confirmed today that Northern Ireland is set to be included in Westminster’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill, subject to approval by the NI Assembly. The proposed legislation follows the UK-wide Smokefree Generation Consultation held in late 2023, and it will make it illegal t...
