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Marie Harvey, Lead Radiographer for Nuclear Medicine, wearing PPI, with a box in front of her with vials inside.

‘Productive’ engagement around mental health service provision in Causeway area

A new multifunctional scanner at Antrim Area Hospital is helping to revolutionize the field of nuclear medicine within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. Installed last year, the...


A Play Specialist wearing a yellow tunic sits beside a young patient's bed. The patient is sitting up in bed and the two are playing a card game together.

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...

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‘Unprecedented’ success for Northern Trust lab team

The laboratory team at the Northern Health and Social Care Trust is celebrating significant success at the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Congress held in Birmingham. Recognised as the...

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Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of Day Opportunities with special event

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities service has marked 20 years of providing meaningful opportunities for adults with learning disabilities at a very special celebration event....

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Foster carers recognised at Northern Ireland Foster Care Awards

Foster carers from across Northern Ireland have celebrated together at the Northern Ireland Foster Care Awards hosted by The Fostering Network in partnership with HSC NI Foster Care. In...

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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...

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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...