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Staff members stand together in the Neonatal Unit. There is a framed award beside them on the wall.

UNICEF’s Baby-Friendly Award recognises exceptional care at Antrim Area Hospital Neonatal Unit

Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit has retained its prestigious Baby Friendly award from UNICEF. The recent re-accreditation follows on from its initial success last year. It remains the only...


Hugh Nelson, Head of Community Wellbeing at the Northern Trust and Yvonne Carson, Rural Health and Wellbeing Manager, pictured with Health Minister Robin Swann and Northern Trust Chair, Anne O’Reilly holding a document called Rural Matters

Northern Trust holds successful Rural Health and Wellbeing conference in Ballymena

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust recently held its Spotlight on Rural: Challenges and Approaches to Rural Health and Wellbeing conference in Ballymena. With over 130 delegates from...

A patient supported by a physiotherapist to hold a weight in each hand

Self referral now available for Northern Trust MSK Physiotherapy Service

From Monday 22 April 2024, patients living in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area can refer themselves directly to the Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service. Health care staff...

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council wearing red robes, with Health Trust Chief Executives holding framed certificates along with the Council Chief Executive wearing black robes

Health and social care workers awarded Council’s highest honour

Health and social care workers have been granted the Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, honouring the selfless and high-quality lifesaving care they provide to local patients....

Three ladies standing in front of pop-up stands. They are holding certificates, with one also holding a plaque

Homecare staff celebrated at special recognition event

Homecare staff have been celebrated at the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s annual Domiciliary Care Recognition Event. It provided an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work carried out...

Young girl holding a Buzzy Device

Young diabetes patients benefit from Charitable Trust Funds

Donations to the Northern Trust are making a positive difference to young diabetes patients and their families. With the support of Charitable Trust Funds, staff have been able to...

Four people standing in front of pop-up banners, left to right, Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh pictured with regional encompass colleagues Dr Raied Abdul-Karim and Dr Dermot Hughes, and Neil Martin, Divisional Director of Strategic Planning, Performance and ICT.

Date set for Northern Trust patient record revolution

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust will be waving goodbye to paper records this autumn when it goes live with a new electronic patient record system on 7...