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All aboard for a chatty outing to the seaside

A group of older people from Ballymoney and Coleraine have enjoyed a train journey with a difference to Castlerock. Over 30 passengers got on board for the ‘chatty outing’,...

Head and shoulders picture of Shauna McMillen, in a clinic room.

Women encouraged to attend for cervical screening

Women across the Northern Trust are being encouraged to attend their cervical screening appointment when invited. Shauna McMillan, a Gynaecological Oncology nurse with the Northern Trust is highlighting the...

Four women standing together, with an organ donation pop-up banner behind them.

Northern Trust Gift of Life Day highlights life-changing impact of organ donation

The lasting legacy and life-changing impact of organ donation have been highlighted at a special Gift of Life event organised by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. Staff...

Neonatal Clinical Sister Leanne Richmond stands in front of an information board.

Highlighting the lifelong importance of infant mental health

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is highlighting the vital importance of early relationships and emotional connection during Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. Inspired by this year’s theme...

Margarette O'Donnell stands with a group of other staff members from the Recovery College.

‘Finding hope again’: Recovery College peer trainer shares her mental health journey

A member of staff at the Northern Trust’s Recovery College has described how her own mental health journey inspired her to help others. Margarette O’Donnell works as a peer...

Trust urges public to act FAST this Stroke Awareness Month

May is Stroke Awareness Month and the message from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust is clear: act FAST if you notice signs of a stroke—and most importantly,...