The Archway Surgery, Armagh

01/02/2026

Some courses available from the Southern Health and Social Care trust recovery college...

01/02/2026

Retired, have a bit of time on your hands and want to do something useful?
Maybe busy already but want to 'give something back' having had support yourself in the past?
For many reasons becoming a CRUSE bereavement volunteer can be good for the volunteer as well as for those who use CRUSE services.

We’re looking for volunteers to support bereaved children and young people in the Western Trust area - can you help?

Cruse Bereavement Support volunteers provide support to children and young people affected by the death of someone close to them. We provide group and 1-1 support to children aged 7 – 17. If you have the skills listed below, want to make a difference to bereaved children and young people and meet new people we want to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:
· Passionate about supporting children and young people
· Kind and inclusive
· Great communication skills with children, young people and families
· Able to work in a team
· Able to use a computer/IT skills
· Willing to take part in training and learn new skills
· Volunteer for 6-8 hours per month for at least 2 years

There is a training course running later this year -

Saturday, 18 April 2026
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Saturday, 23 May 2026

The course is online and applicants must be able to attend all training sessions. If you would like to apply for a place on this course, please fill in an application form through our website - https://www.cruse.org.uk/volunteer-application-form/

For further information about this volunteering role, please contact eleanor.ellerslie@cruse.org.uk

Disclaimer: Cruse is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people. Volunteers must apply for a relevant disclosure check and attend regular Cruse safeguarding training. 💜

01/02/2026

For anyone who is pregnant and considering breast feeding (or just wanting some information) these workshops are running on various dates at either Daisy hill or Craigavon hospital sites.
The benefits of breastfeeding for both mum and baby are well documented(https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/breastfeeding.html) and some advice and support can reduce the chance of difficulties.

22/01/2026

Whether you like to run or not, volunteering at park run can be good fun and the help will be appreciated...

VOLUNTEERS required for this Saturday morning - you know the drill - if able to help us, then please get in touch 👍🏃🚶

22/01/2026

If you have ever thought of fostering you may be interested in the information session on line next wed - see below.

Thinking of becoming a foster carer? 🏠💛

Find out about the fostering opportunities, benefits and supports we offer our foster carers at our virtual information session:

📅 Wednesday 28 January
🕢 7:30pm-8:30pm

Join via MS Teams:👇
Meeting ID: 338 613 465 78
Passcode: FkjXs2

Open to anyone interested in fostering across Northern Ireland - no registration required.



Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Northern Health and Social Care Trust South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust Southern Health and Social Care Trust Western Health and Social Care Trust

20/01/2026

Some of you may remember Dr Jen Cullen who spent some time in Archway during her GP training...

15/01/2026

Say no to va**ng.

10 – 15 v**e puffs are roughly equivalent to one cigarette.

We want to encourage and support families to have open and engaging conversations with young people to steer them away from these products.

For help and advice on talking to your child about va**ng visit, www.pha.site/va**ng

12/01/2026

Anyone who is suffering domestic abuse can contact police on the non-emergency 101 number or 999 in an emergency.
A 24-hour Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline is also available to anyone who has concerns about domestic or sexual abuse, now or in the past on 0808 802 1414.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly3z4xdzk9o?at_link_type=web_link&utm_social_post_id=649942008&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_format=link&at_link_id=10D4134C-EFA7-11F0-BB72-B08D5CED890A&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_origin=BBC_News_NI&utm_social_handle_id=742734325867560&at_campaign_type=owned&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawPSPzlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEekHH6NNATZowPtmbCv2d6iMSNn-F1Gj6NqCtGNLS_9j2CS-uXNRjbSeE9k1g_aem_3A6Y8pK9Mw9tAz5gLcFG2g

Police received 1407 calls from 20 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, an increase of 117 from the year before.

12/01/2026

Are you entitled to more?
Do you know what benefits you are entitled to?

Find out exactly what you are entitled to, quickly and easily by calling us on 03301359733 or contacting us through our website www.adviceabc.co.uk

12/01/2026

If you or a child are unwell, with an injury or illness which requires urgent treatment but is not immediately life threatening, please use our Phone First service before attending our Emergency Departments or Minor Injuries Unit. ☎️ Call 0300 123 3 111 between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday.

Flu is circulating in our community and adding to already high levels of demand for care. Using Phone First helps you get the right support, in the right place, as quickly as possible.
For everyday health concerns, you can get fast advice and treatment from your local pharmacist through the Pharmacy First service - no need to wait for a GP appointment.

🚨For all life threatening conditions, always call 999.🚨
🔗Services available here
https://pulse.pulse.ly/1rxrzhm2ya
https://pulse.pulse.ly/i0x4raltxx

28/12/2025

Wondering about fostering...?

🔹Reflections from a child in foster care at Christmas🔹

"I had Christmas away from home this year. It was a bit sad for me but most of it was nice.

I had a stocking! I've never had a stocking before. In the morning there were treats inside my stocking and presents under the tree for me. We got to eat chocolate before breakfast! Then I got to open the present mummy gave me on Tuesday. She got me a DJ Furby. I couldn’t wait to play with it but David* took forever to find batteries!

I felt sad that I couldn’t see my mummy on Christmas Day. I hope she’s OK. I wish she could have had dinner with us. I asked Sarah* if I could keep her some cake for when I see her again. We wrapped it up and hid it in the cupboard so no one else would eat it.

Christmas dinner was very tasty with lots to eat. Sarah thinks I ate the sprouts but I secretly gave them to the dog!

Christmas was different at Sarah and David's house to how it was at home. We played board games in the afternoon. Everyone was laughing and playing and were really kind to me. That’s not how I remember Christmas. It wasn’t happy before.

Sarah asked if I could be on her team and I liked that. We didn’t win but I didn't care. I felt happy inside and not scared at all. I felt safer than safe. "
Alice*, age 9

*names changed

24/12/2025