Get involved with This is our Health
This is our Health is a public conversation about how we can work together to help people in Northern Ireland live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Most of what shapes our health happens in everyday life, at home, with family and in our communities. It’s not just when we come into contact with health and social care services.
At the same time, there are moments when services matter hugely, and when they need to work well, quickly and reliably.
This work is about understanding both and exploring where each of us is best placed to make a difference.
Launched by the Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, the new engagement programme aims to establish an agreed “health and care deal” between Northern Ireland citizens and the HSC.
It will identify what people need most from the health service and the part they can play in making those services work better.
Taking part
You can take part in whichever way works best for you.
Take part online
This is the quickest and easiest way to get involved.
The online experience:
- asks the same core questions as the in-person sessions
- is designed to be simple and accessible
- can be completed anonymously
- takes a short amount of time
You can take part at a time that suits you, using your own device.
Meet us in person
You can take part in ‘This is our health’ by joining one of our in-person events happening across the Trust.
In-person sessions are designed to be informal and accessible, using a mix of conversation and hands-on tools to make it easy to share your views.
Simply drop in to take part.
May
Wed 6 May, Ulster University (The Bridge), 10am – 4.30pm;
Wed 6 May, Armoy Farmers Mart; 6pm-8pm;
Thurs 7 May, Antrim Area Hospital (canteen), 9.30am – 4.30pm;
Thursday 7 May, Creative Gardens, Ballymena;
Thursday 14 May, Creative Gardens, Bushmills;
Friday 22 May, Ballymena Farmers Mart;
Tuesday 26 May, Asda, Antrim; 10am-4pm;
Thursday 28 May, Causeway Hospital foyer, 9.30am – 4.30pm.
June
Wednesday 3 June, Asda, Antrim, 10am – 4pm;
Friday 5 June, Ballymoney Show, 4pm – 7pm;
Thursday 11 June, Antrim Library;
Thursday 18 June, Hutchinson’s Engineering, Kilrea;
Saturday 20 June, Ballymena PRIDE, Braid Arts Centre;
Tuesday 30 June, Antrim Area Hospital (canteen).
July
Thursday 2 July, Ballymena Health Centre (foyer)
Targeted engagement sessions
Between now and July we’ll also be holding a number of targeted engagement sessions for specific groups.
Further information
Find out more about This is our Health
1st May 2026
