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Northern Trust appoints new permanent Chief Executive

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has announced the appointment of a permanent Chief Executive. David Burns is the current Chief Executive of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council...

12 October 2026

Award recognition for therapy dog Charlie as Northern Trust appeals for new volunteers

9 October 2026

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Marking Baby Loss Awareness Week across the Northern Trust

8 October 2026

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Supporting the health of the next generation of farmers

7 October 2026

Service improvements

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Shift to neighbourhood model ‘a real opportunity’

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AI helping staff to identify faults faster at Causeway Hospital

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New network aims to give patients and families a voice in palliative care

Supporting communities

Marking Baby Loss Awareness Week across the Northern Trust

Know your normal – Northern Trust shares key breast cancer message

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Anchor House helping to create a cleaner, greener community

Staff stories

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Neonatal nurse turns personal experience into PhD success

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Causeway Hospital team receives Mencap award for workplace inclusion

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