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Health Minister offers assurances over future of services at Moyle Hospital
Health Minister Robin Swann has offered an assurance over the future of outpatient services at the Moyle Hospital in Larne. The issue was...
Mar 9, 2024


Northern Trust reminds patients of disruption due to industrial action by junior doctors
Northern Health and Social Care trust is reminding the public of major disruption to services across the province today, Wednesday 6th...
Mar 6, 2024


Eating well during pregnancy – new video series launched by Public Health Dietitians
The Public Health Dietitians Group (PHDG) has launched a new video series on its YouTube channel ‘Public Health Dietitians’ with expert...
Feb 27, 2024


Conference marks 10 years of Northern Ireland’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Pictured above are Maura Dargan, Northern Trust Children and Young People Division Director, Alison Howard, Lead Nurse at The Rowan,...
Feb 10, 2024


NHSCT has warned of a potential merging of Antrim & Causeway Hospital Emergency Surgery Departments
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has warned of the potential merging of the “unsustainable” elective and emergency...
Feb 10, 2024


Northern Trust urges public to follow smoke free rules across its sites
The Northern Trust is appealing to members of the public to comply with its smoke free policy at its hospital sites. Hospitals across...
Feb 10, 2024


Northern Trust reiterates commitment to Causeway Hospital amid service changes
Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has restated its commitment to Coleraine’s Causeway Hospital as a valuable, acute hospital...
Feb 8, 2024


MU councillor urges Northern Trust to return Dalriada GP out-of-hours service to Mid Ulster Hospital
Councillor Christine McFlynn (Magherafelt DEA) has called on the Northern HSC Trust to consider bringing back the Dalriada GP...
Feb 4, 2024


Change ahead as board considers future of general surgery across Northern Trust
The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has said any proposed options for general surgery at Antrim and Causeway...
Jan 28, 2024


Trust considers 'vision for Causeway Hospital' but concerns continue over the future of services at site
Causeway Hospital, Coleraine “Causeway Hospital will remain an important part of the Trust’s acute hospital network,” the chief executive...
Jan 26, 2024


Vacancy rate on domiciliary workers 'worrying' in Northern Trust
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board was told of a “worrying” vacancy rate in domiciliary care during a meeting at Antrim...
Jan 26, 2024


Major £1.2M renewable energy project underway at Causeway Hospital
A £1.2m solar roof installation is underway at Causeway Hospital which, once complete, will offset more than 200,000 kgs of carbon...
Jan 23, 2024


Praise for young carers as they share their experiences with Northern Trust Board
Young carers have shared their personal stories with senior leaders at the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. They were invited to...
Dec 28, 2023


Acts of aggression or violence “wholly unacceptable” says Northern Trust
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has warned that acts of aggression or violence against staff are “wholly unacceptable”. The...
Dec 5, 2023


Pharmacy First Sore Throat Service for Winter 2023
This winter, the Pharmacy First service will be extended to include a new pilot Sore Throat service in 42 community pharmacies across...
Nov 21, 2023


Northern Trust report on complaints received from patients over last year
The number of complaints against the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has slightly increased during the last financial year. The...
Nov 18, 2023


Award success for Antrim Area Hospital neonatal team
Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Sanjeev Bali, Sister Karen Devlin with baby Freya, Staff Nurse Megan Watson, Enhanced Neonatal Nurse...
Nov 17, 2023


Swann raises concerns over collapse in Northern Trust breast cancer waiting times
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has expressed major concerns over the deterioration in the waiting times for suspected breast cancer...
Nov 2, 2023


“Fit to sit” strategy for ambulance arrivals while attendance at Antrim & Causeway continues to rise
Ambulance patients who are “fit to sit” are being brought into hospital waiting rooms to await treatment, the Northern Health and Social...
May 29, 2023
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