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Macmillan’s Cancer Information and Support Pod re-opens at Causeway Hospital
Pictured at the re-opening of Macmillan’s Cancer Information and Support Pod at Causeway Hospital are Moyra Mills, Macmillan Service...
Jun 1, 2024


‘Nothing surprising or unexpected’ – waiting times continue to rise across Northern Trust
Waiting times for outpatient appointments have increased by 11 per cent during 2023/24, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust board...
May 26, 2024


HeART of Palliative Care winning designs unveiled
Pictured at the special event where the HeART of Palliative Care bereavement card competition winners were unveiled are Mr Quinn, Senior...
May 11, 2024


Cancer support volunteer roles now available at Causeway Hospital
Have you ever thought about volunteering? Opportunities are available now to join the volunteer team at the Macmillan Information and...
May 9, 2024


Patients, visitors & staff warned of possible disruption over free car parking at hospital sites
Patients, visitors and staff are being warned of possible disruption at hospital sites from next week and are advised to leave extra time...
May 8, 2024


UNICEF’s Baby-Friendly Award recognises exceptional care at Antrim Area Hospital Neonatal Unit
Staff from Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit has retained its prestigious Baby Friendly award...
May 5, 2024


New design for midwifery-led unit at Antrim Area will cost additional £2M
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has approved an alternative design for a new “alongside” three-bed midwifery-led unit at...
Apr 29, 2024


Northern Trust holds successful Rural Health and Wellbeing conference in Ballymena
Conference speakers, Sharon Adams, Dr Suzanne Johnston, Dr Rebecca Orr, Martin Seager and Christina Faulkner along with Yvonne Carson,...
Apr 24, 2024


Cost of new centre for mental health in Co Antrim rises to £94.5M
An artist’s impression of the new Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health in Antrim The cost of the proposed new Birch Hill Centre for Mental...
Apr 22, 2024


Northern Trust appeal for Macmillan volunteer drivers
Elizabeth Gray and Eileen Black who have devoted over 25 years to volunteering between them are supporting the Northern Trust’s appeal...
Apr 13, 2024


Northern Trust maternity review – Twins among seven babies born before arrival at hospital
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has published a sixth-month review following amalgamation of maternity services at Antrim Area...
Apr 12, 2024


Date set for Northern Trust patient record revolution
Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh pictured with regional encompass colleagues Dr Raied Abdul-Karim and Dr Dermot Hughes, and...
Apr 12, 2024


Northern Trust continues to work towards becoming the first JAM Card-friendly Trust
Jayne Colville, Public Health Autism Coordinator with the Northern Trust. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has re-iterated its...
Apr 5, 2024


Supper Club for rural women reflects on successful first season
Guests enjoy an evening out at the Northern Trust’s Supper Club for rural women. A Supper Club for rural women, developed by the Northern...
Apr 4, 2024


Northern Trust Radiology staff receive Autism NI’s Impact Award
Programme Delivery Officer and Project Coordinator Gillian Steele pictured with staff from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s...
Apr 4, 2024


Northern Trust’s transformation of maternity services ‘safe and sustainable’
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has published a six month review of the transformation of its acute maternity services,...
Mar 28, 2024


New unit at Causeway Hospital to help reduce admissions and attendances at Emergency Departments
Jennifer Welsh, Chief Executive of the Northern Trust pictured with Health Minister Robin Swann at the newly opened Causeway Hospital...
Mar 28, 2024


Vision for Causeway Hospital paves the way to bright future
Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh speaks at the launch event in Causeway Hospital. The Northern HSC Trust has today unveiled...
Mar 21, 2024


Showcasing the ‘invaluable’ role of Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists
Pictured (left) Northern Trust patient Catherine Nicholl, and (right) Nurse Michelle Reid. “No one wants to go through a cancer journey...
Mar 15, 2024


Causeway Healthy Kids programme shortlisted for Advancing Healthcare UK Awards 2024
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan join members of the Causeway Healthy Kids Programme, Jill Stewart, Sabrina...
Mar 13, 2024
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