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Northern Trust launches new resource to support people with learning disabilities through bereavement

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has launched a new booklet aimed at helping adults with learning difficulties navigate the challenges and sensitivities around death. ‘When someone dies’...


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Connect North: leading the way to positive health and wellbeing!

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is revolutionising health and wellbeing through its innovative social prescribing service, Connect North: Your Pathway to Wellbeing, in partnership with Age NI....

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Raising awareness about sexual health

Sexual Health Week (February 10 -16) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexual health. This year’s theme is the importance of having open conversations #LetsTalkAboutSex Dr Sharon Porter...

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Love to Move – 8 Week Programme

What is Love to Move The Love to Move Programme is an age and dementia friendly seated physical activity programme which is transforming the lives of people living with...

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Women invited to receive Breast Screening in Ballymena and Antrim

Women can now receive their Breast Screening in mobile units located at Antrim Area Hospital and Ballymena Health and Care Centre. Ladies will be invited to the screening through...

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Falls Awareness Week

Falls Awareness Week (September 16 – 22) is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about preventing and reducing the risk of falls. Our Health and Wellbeing officers and our...

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Pregnancy Yoga classes now available

Pregnancy yoga classes are now available at both Antrim Area and Causeway Hospitals, for those who have booked their birth at Northern Trust Maternity Services. The six-week course is...