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SOS Causeway Hospital urges community to equip themselves of facts on Northern Trust proposal
Antrim Area Hospital, and Causeeay Hospital, Coleraine. Campaign group SOS Causeway Hospital has urged the community to “equip themselves...
Aug 26, 2024


‘Appalling’ that health staff feel vulnerable and unwelcome: Northern Trust chief
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has reiterated support for its “diverse workforce” amid concern over racist attacks and...
Aug 24, 2024


£1.4M mental health facility planned for Mid and East Antrim
A business case for a £1.4m mental health facility in Carrickfergus was approved by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust board at a...
Aug 24, 2024


Northern Trust launches consultation on future of surgical services to prevent ‘inevitable collapse’
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is launching a public consultation into a proposal to move all emergency surgery to Antrim...
Aug 22, 2024


Painting a picture of the power of the arts at Wilson House
George Parker displays his first place artwork. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be able to paint.” George Parker is...
Aug 20, 2024


Major achievement for Causeway Hospital stroke unit
Members of the Causeway Hospital stroke team got together recently to celebrate their A grade from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit...
Aug 9, 2024


Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of success at the Pavestone Centre
Pavestone Centre staff with Diane Spence, Director of Community Care, Allison Campbell-Smyth Assistant Director and Colette O’Neil, Area...
Aug 6, 2024


Northern Trust submits plans for five bed extension at Robinson Hospital
External perspective of proposed ward block from lower car park at Robinson Hospital, Ballymoney Plans for a five-room extension to the...
Aug 1, 2024


New toolkit aims to enhance wellbeing of advanced cancer patients
Some of the staff who created videos for the Advanced Cancer Toolkit - Natasha Henry, Macmillan Physiotherapist, John Wonnacott,...
Jul 27, 2024


Bereavement comfort call volunteer roles now available
Phyllis Tweed and Maria McKernan, who volunteer with the bereavement comfort call service, pictured at an event held for volunteers in...
Jul 26, 2024


Successful start for new Acute Ambulatory Unit at Causeway Hospital
Charge Nurse Steven Kelly, Senior Nursing Assistant Diane Service, Assistant Clinical Services Manager Karen Sheridan and Staff Nurse...
Jul 15, 2024


Antrim Area Hospital receives national cancer award
Rebecca Getty Assistant Director, Moyra MillsMacmillan service improvement lead, Robert McGaughey, Dr Aaron Niblock Haematology...
Jul 6, 2024


Three-suite maternity unit planned at front of Antrim Hospital
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has been given an update on a proposed new £5.5m “alongside” midwifery-led unit at Antrim...
Jun 30, 2024


Northern Trust sees highest increase in attendance at EDs due to “aging population”
A “significant increase” in patients attending hospital emergency departments (EDs) in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust could be...
Jun 30, 2024


Northern Trust anticipates £5.5M of Covid expenditure during financial year
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is anticipating £5.5m Covid expenditure during the financial year, it has been reported. Owen...
Jun 29, 2024


Public consultation planned for general surgery 'reconfiguration’ across Northern Trust
Antrim Area Hospital A public consultation is due to take place over the future of general surgery in the Northern Health and Social Care...
Jun 28, 2024


Chatty Carriage puts older people on the right track to friendship and new connections
Madeline Lundy and Isabella Barkley on board the Chatty Carriage with Mark Dunn from Translink A group of older people has proved it’s...
Jun 28, 2024


Closure date extension announced for Muckamore Abbey
The Department of Health has today announced an extension to the closure date for Muckamore Abbey Hospital. The target closure date of...
Jun 5, 2024


Antrim Hospital Radio goes digital with launch of new app
Tommy McMeekin and Paula Marshall Antrim Hospital Radio is tuning in for an exciting new future as it enters the digital age for the...
Jun 5, 2024


Health Trusts warn of “avoidable and serious harm caused to people” in Northern Ireland
STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRS OF HSC TRUSTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND As health and social care leaders, we are deeply concerned at the financial...
Jun 3, 2024
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