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Pets providing ‘unconditional love’ to patients in hospital

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has partnered with charity organisation Pets As Therapy to bring the unique comfort provided by pets directly to patients in hospital. Through...

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Farm Families team outstanding in their field at NI Farming Awards

The innovative work of the Farm Families Health Check team has been recognised at the 2025 NI Farming Awards....

27th November 2025

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A sibling’s story – he’s just ‘my brother’

A personal insight from Stephen Fillis highlighting how Day Opportunities can change lives for the better “Day Opportunities has...

26th November 2025

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Inspiring event celebrates National Care Leavers Month

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust, in partnership with Voice of Young People in Care (VOYPIC), has hosted...

25th November 2025

Could you provide a foster home for an eight-year old boy?

Eddy is an eight-year old boy with a diagnosis of severe learning disability and autism. He attends a special...

24th November 2025

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Northern Trust seeks new health and wellbeing volunteers

Would you like to help others improve their health and wellbeing in your local community? The Northern Health and...

21st November 2025

Gleno Celebrates International Day of Rural Women

19th November 2025

Take action now to stay well and avoid hospital this winter

17th November 2025

Top award recognises Northern Trust’s innovative approach to community nutrition

14th November 2025

Team North spirit shines through during Duke of Edinburgh training weekend

14th November 2025

Features

A woman wearing a healthcare uniform smiles whiles standing beside a young boy in a wheelchair. The young boy is smiling, there are coloured lights on the wall and a colourful playmat on the floor.

Are you interested in joining our Community Children’s Nursing Team?

We are delighted to offer an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work as an integral member of the Community Children’s Nursing Team as a Senior Nursing Assistant (Band 3)....

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Connect North library drop-in events

Would you benefit from personalized support for your health and wellbeing? Come along and chat with your local Connect...

3rd November 2025

Helping fathers understand mental health and emotional wellbeing

Tips from the Institute of Health Visiting Fathers are important and good mental health is vital for them, their...

9th October 2025

Trust launches counselling service for unpaid family carers

The Northern Trust is now working with A Safe Space To Be Me Emotional Wellbeing Hub to offer a...

2nd September 2025

Three mums holding their babies with two toddlers standing beside them. Two tables are in front, with buns, cakes and information leaflets.

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week 2025 takes place from Friday 1 August to Thursday 7 August. Special events are taking place...

25th July 2025

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Involvement Human Library has a story to tell

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Involvement team, along with the Public Health Agency, recently held an Involvement...

2nd July 2025

Talking about mental health during Men’s Health Week

12th June 2025

Join our Residential Services for Children with a Disability

2nd April 2025

Upcoming changes to the Northern Adult Autism Advisory Service

26th March 2025

A safe space and listening ear at Bereaved By Suicide support groups

14th March 2025