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Today (22^nd August 2018) the BBC has reported that the Education Authority (EA) has written to the Department of Education setting out its initial budget plans for 2018/19 and suggesting a range of cuts to services, including removing school crossing patrols, withdrawing uniform allowances and compulsory redundancies in schools.

UNISON notes media reports over recent days in relation to an adult safeguarding investigation that is being undertaken in relation to Muckamore Abbey Hospital. 

We are aware of the ongoing investigation at Muckamore Abbey Hospital and UNISON is supporting all our members at the Hospital during this period.  UNISON has met with our members to discuss any concerns they may have in these circumstances.  Ensuring the safety of all patients and service users at Muckamore Abbey must be a priority. 

Today is a day first and foremost for celebrating - for marking a landmark birthday and emphasising  that the founding NHS principles remain just as relevant 70 years on.  Over the last 70 years the NHS has saved countless lives and been a powerful agent for social change.   

It is also a time to say thank you to the health and social care workforce past and present, who often work in difficult circumstances to deliver care for the public good. Everyone plays a part in making the delivery of services happen and everyone should have that contribution recognised.

TODAY, the Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Deirdre Hargey stood with workers from across the Health Service and called for the people of Belfast to show their love and support for their NHS.

The event promoted is the trade union march and rally celebrating the 70^th birthday of the National Health Service, to be held at 2:30pm Saturday 30 June at Belfast City Hall, following marches from the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Mater Hospital and Writers’ Square.