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Alan Morton sitting beside his wife Gail.

The gift of a lifetime

Larne man celebrates milestone kidney transplant anniversary A Larne man is celebrating the life-changing impact of organ donation – 50 years after he received a kidney transplant. Alan Morton...


Five women standing together alongside a pop-up banner about the Recovery College and a board featuring a large number 10 and positive words.

Northern Trust Recovery College reflects on a decade of success

The Northern Trust Recovery College – a place where everyone is a student, with learning from each other at the heart of its approach – is celebrating a decade...

Dr Emily McIntosh in a hospital ward.

Take action now to stay well and avoid hospital this winter

With hospital attendances due to flu on the rise, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust is urging the public to take simple but effective steps to protect their...

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Stay well this winter

The Public Health Agency is urging everyone who is eligible for the flu vaccination to take up the offer without delay. Latest reports show that flu levels are increasing,...

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Winter vaccinations in the Northern Trust

Flu, COVID-19, RSV and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations are available for all those who are eligible at our vaccination clinics between now and December. Clinics will be held on...

Three nurses - one is wearing a red tunic, one is wearing grey and the third is wearing blue.

Compassion in the community – the impact of district nursing and palliative care

“I feel privileged to be welcomed into a patient’s home.” Maria Betts is currently the only Advanced Nurse Practitioner in District Nursing with the Northern Health and Social Care...

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Accreditation recognises excellent work of mental health team

Coleraine Community Mental Health Team is celebrating success after achieving accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP). Reflecting on the success, team leader Tracey McCabe said: “Gaining this three-year...