Marie-Louise Connolly

2 months ago | bbc.com | Marie-Louise Connolly

Marie-Louise ConnollyBBC NI health correspondentA couple whose daughter Molly died at 34 weeks in the womb have accused the Southern Health Trust of a "cover up" after they discovered medical notes had been "falsified". Martina and Ryan Tierney said their concerns and calls for help were ignored for many hours before midwives confirmed there was no foetal heartbeat.

2 months ago | bbc.com | Marie-Louise Connolly

Health leaders warn of cuts equivalent to 10,000 staffMarie-Louise ConnollyBBC News NI Health CorrespondentGetty ImagesNorthern Ireland's draft budget could result in service cuts to the health service equivalent to the loss of 10,000 staff, according to health leaders. The figure has been calculated by the six health and social care trusts, who say they measure cuts in terms of potential job losses - ranging from nurses to domiciliary care providers.

2 months ago | bbc.com | Marie-Louise Connolly

Nature and extent of Muckamore abuse at heart of inquiryMarie-Louise ConnollyBBC News NI health correspondentPAGlynn Brown with an image of his son Aaron who was a patient at Muckamore Abbey HospitalThe nature and extent of abuse of young men and women, who were in a place they considered home and where they should have felt safe, has been central to the hearings at the Muckamore Abbey Hospital public inquiry. Its final report and recommendations will be published later this year.

Mar 5, 2025 | bbc.com | Marie-Louise Connolly

Patients may be moved over repairs at mental health unit Marie-Louise ConnollyBBC News NI Health CorrespondentBBCThe centre in the grounds of Belfast City Hospital provides 74 acute mental health en-suite bedroomsPatients with serious psychiatric conditions may have to be temporarily rehoused while extensive repairs are carried out at the Acute Mental Health Inpatient centre in Belfast.

Mar 4, 2025 | bbc.com | Marie-Louise Connolly

Woman praises 'hero' surgeons who saved her smileMarie-Louise ConnollyBBC News NI health correspondentBBCSuzy Spence was diagnosed with a tumour in her salivary gland in December 2023 and was warned surgery could cause partial facial paralysisA woman who had pioneering surgery to remove a tumour has described her surgeons as "heroes" after they avoided facial paralysis and managed to save her smile.