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An Alzheimer's Society Training Course in Broughshane will begin on Wednesday 4th October 2017. This course will provide training for Informal Caregivers and is free to attend. Do you support a person living with dementia as an informal…

It's a case of happy-ever-after for Polly as she leaves Dogs Trust Ballymena to go to her forever home. We reported the story of Polly a few months ago, here.  She had been cared for by Dogs Trust Ballymena for a long time. She eventually…

A Health Awareness programme for men and women starting soon at Ballymena North Business and Recreation Centre. Being informed about health issues can give you confidence and alert you to any early signs of illness. Sessions will be open…

Here at Ballymena today we have often blogged about the Community Rescue Service in Portglenone and we wanted to share a few updates from their their Facebook page over the past few month. We also want to take the opportunity to highlight…

Dogs Trust have recently launched The Houndway Code road safety campaign. As dog owners take to their cars over this August Bank Holiday, new research has revealed that more than two thirds of dog owners regularly travel with their dog…

A dementia carers support course in Cullybackey will soon be taking place over 4 consecutive Wednesday evenings. This gives people living in Cullybackey, who are caring for someone with dementia, an opportunity to learn more about the…

Ballymena is home to many people who have diabetes. Diabetes is a medical condition when a person cannot produce enough insulin for their body. Insulin regulates the sugar level in our bodies and if it isn't monitored it can cause problems.…

We were really pleased to hear that the Alzheimer's Society has opened a new office in Cullybackey. This facility will give local people and their families who are affected by dementia, an opportunity to access much needed support. Here is…

Did you know that the Dogs Trust Ballymena is on Instagram? The Dogs Trust Ballymena Instagram account features all the goings on at the centre. You get to see some of the beautiful dogs and puppies as their arrive looking for an home. And…

Next Monday, 24th July,The Big Listen has been planned by Samaritans. Samaritans hope that The Big Listen will emphasise the importance of listening and talking to one another. Taking time to talk is a very important and necessary thing to…