Antrim Area Hospital’s new Midwifery-Led Unit celebrates birth of first baby
Baby Saoirse made history as the first baby to be born in the new Midwifery-Led Unit (MLU) at Antrim Area Hospital. Born to proud parents Emma Walsh and Adam...
Northern Trust recruiting volunteers for bereavement support call service
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is encouraging compassionate individuals to volunteer with its bereavement support call service, helping families during one of the most challenging times in...
‘It was marvellous for mum’ – family praises Hospital at Home service as Trust confirms expansion
A Ballyclare family has praised the Northern Trust’s Hospital at Home service for the care and support provided to their mother, while the Trust has confirmed it has expanded...
HSC leaders accelerate plans to reduce agency use
HSC Chief Executives have confirmed that plans to reduce agency usage in Northern Ireland’s health trusts will be further accelerated, helping to strengthen continuity of care, support permanent staffing...
Neonatal nurse turns personal experience into PhD success
A neonatal nurse whose daughter was born almost 12 weeks early has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), transforming her own experience as a parent into a career...
Changing lives through foster care
Over the past six years, Adrian and Nicci Stewart have welcomed more than 22 children into their home. As foster carers with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust,...
Quicker diagnosis and treatment for asthma patients
A new referral pathway enabling GPs, practice nurses and pharmacists to directly refer patients for an ‘asthma in a box’ diagnosis test at Causeway Hospital has successfully supported more...