Ruth’s role is child’s play!
Ruth Mairs is a Play Specialist based in A2 children’s ward at Antrim Area Hospital. She uses therapeutic play to support children, young people and their families during their...
Helping fathers understand mental health and emotional wellbeing
Tips from the Institute of Health Visiting Fathers are important and good mental health is vital for them, their partners, and their children. The close involvement of fathers from...
Healthy eating on the menu
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is playing its part in promoting healthy eating within Health and Social Care settings across Northern Ireland. Newly revised nutritional standards are...
Recognition for Connect North at 2025 Picker Experience Network awards
Connect North has been recognised at the 2025 Picker Experience Network (PEN) Awards, coming away with a runner-up award in two key categories – strengthening the foundation and partnership...
Antrim nurses create a weekend to remember for young renal patients
Two nurses from Antrim Area Hospital’s renal unit have went above and beyond for their patients by volunteering at Kidney Care UK’s Young Adult Weekend. Hazelle Ongcoy and Caillee...
Connect North celebrates Positive Ageing Month with community drop-in events
Connect North invites you to celebrate Positive Ageing Month by connecting with your community and taking positive steps to stay engaged. As part of the Positive Ageing Month programme...
Disruption to services – Storm Amy
We are planning for significant disruption to some of our services from early afternoon today (Friday 3 October 2025) due to Storm Amy. Based on the current Met Office...