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From routine appointment to cancer diagnosis – Katie McKay shares her story ahead of Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Day

A Rathkenny woman who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after a nurse noticed a lump on her neck has shared her experience to mark Head and Neck Cancer Awareness...


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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,...

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...

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More than a game for Northern Trust service users

The Northern Trust has launched a new football coaching series with former Irish League players, as part of its support for mental health service users. Holywell Hospital patients are...