The rebrand represents a new broader spectrum of work in all aspects of Trauma and Orthopaedics, across Northern Ireland.
TORC aims to improve the lives of all patients with musculoskeletal injury or disease in Northern Ireland, through focusing on research, education and support for both patients and staff.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Owen Diamond, says, “As a trustee of TORC, I am excited that the new name represents the wider range of patients and musculoskeletal research we can support.”
Previously the charity was limited to providing funding for research projects into joint replacement at Musgrave Park Hospital but now TORC will widen the assistance the charity is able to undertake, by providing funding into projects in each of the five Health Trusts across the country.
The call comes as NIE Networks launches its strategy to develop a sustainable energy system for the future, which it says will impact every citizen across NI.
Entitled ‘Networks for Net Zero’, the strategy report sets out NIE Networks’ considered views on the options and pathways for decarbonisation in Northern Ireland.
It also highlights how electrification can play a significant role in a flexible and integrated decarbonised energy system.
Explaining the “critical role” that the electricity network plays in Northern Ireland, NIE Networks Managing Director Paul Stapleton says, “The twin challenges of re-building our economy after the Covid-19 pandemic, together with transforming our society to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, provide the context for a unique period of change and opportunity in how we provide and consume energy in Northern Ireland.
That was the vision set out this week by Economy Minister Diane Dodds at a virtual stakeholder event where she discussed her Department’s Economic Recovery Action Plan.
The Minister’s ambitious plan was launched in February as a blueprint to rebuilding the economy after the impact of Covid-19.
It contains 147 actions across four key themes – a greener economy, R&D and innovation, a highly skilled and agile workforce, and investment, trade and exports.
Almost £290million in additional funding has been secured to deliver the actions.
Minister Dodds said, “Economic recovery can only be delivered through collaboration and partnership – we must all work together.
Operated by Stobart Air, the three-times-weekly flights to Cornwall Airport Newquay will commence from 28 June 2021 and conveniently connect passengers with Cornwall and the south of England.
Ellie McGimpsey, Aviation Development Manager at Belfast City Airport, says, “As a staycation favourite, Newquay has always been a popular destination served from Belfast City Airport and we are delighted that Aer Lingus Regional is going to re-establish this service since it was left vacant by Flybe.
“The quick flight times and direct connectivity makes it the ideal choice for a getaway closer to home and we are confident the route will be popular with holidaymakers, families, and anyone who wants to retreat to the beach this summer.”