Two women stand beside each other in front of a colourful mural. One woman is wearing a maroon healthcare tunic. They are holding a children's book about FH.
Two women stand beside each other in front of a colourful mural. One woman is wearing a maroon healthcare tunic. They are holding a children's book about FH.

Northern Trust leads the way with NI’s first clinic for paediatric genetic condition

Learning that your child has a genetic condition can be an overwhelming experience for any family. Familial hypercholesterolaemia—an inherited disorder caused by an altered gene leading to high cholesterol—is...
Two women stand beside each other in front of a colourful mural. One woman is wearing a maroon healthcare tunic. They are holding a children's book about FH.
Five women standing together.

Northern Trust reflects on 20 years of its Eating Disorder Service

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is reflecting on the 20th anniversary of its Eating Disorder Service by...

24th February 2026

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Hospital Radio volunteers tune up their skills with help from Vinny Hurrell

The Northern Trust’s hospital radio volunteers were buzzing with excitement this week as BBC NI presenter Vinny Hurrell stepped...

23rd February 2026

Three older people talking to each other while sitting at a table.

Farmers get together for ‘breakfast and a blether’

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust and UFU Ballyclare Group recently came together to host a ‘Breakfast and...

19th February 2026

Three OT students, wearing white tunics. There is a bookshelf behind them. They are holding colourful plastic items.

Occupational Therapy students complete innovative school placement

Three final-year Occupational Therapy (OT) students have completed a successful placement at St. Colm’s High School, Draperstown as part...

18th February 2026

Profile view of a young boy, with a green hedge behind him.

Give a child a brighter future through fostering

Children like eight-year-old Kaiden are waiting on a home Did you know there are currently 3514 children and young...

17th February 2026


Features

A man and a woman standing in front of an outdoor sign for Hollybank.
A man and a woman standing in front of an outdoor sign for Hollybank.

Make a difference as an Adult Learning Disability Support Worker

Have you ever considered a career as a Support Worker for people with a learning disability? We are currently recruiting for Band 3 Support Workers based in Hollybank in...
A man and a woman standing in front of an outdoor sign for Hollybank.

Coping at Christmas and the holiday season when you are grieving

Christmas and the holiday season can be an emotional time of the year, whether you are facing the first...

1st December 2025

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...

25th November 2025

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Connect North drop-in sessions

Whether you need advice, resources, or community connections, Connect North is here to help you access the services you...

3rd November 2025

A man holds a baby on his shoulder.

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

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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


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