Supporting the health of the next generation of farmers
A pioneering new partnership to improve the health and wellbeing of young farmers has been established. The new partnership between the Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT), the...
Farmers get together for ‘breakfast and a blether’
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust and UFU Ballyclare Group recently came together to host a ‘Breakfast and a Blether’ event for farm families in the Five Corners...
Farm Families team outstanding in their field at NI Farming Awards
The innovative work of the Farm Families Health Check team has been recognised at the 2025 NI Farming Awards. The team won the Farm Safety Affiliate Award, thanks to...
Farm Families Health Checks host international visitors
The Farm Families Health Checks team recently welcomed a delegation from Australia as it showcased its innovative work with rural communities. Alison Kennedy, Director of the National Centre for...
Big Lunch event returns to Ballymena Mart
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has once again teamed up with Ballymena Livestock Market to host a Big Lunch and Information Event. This year the event was...
Celebrating rural women
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust, in partnership with Bann Maine West Community Cluster, held a successful ‘Celebrating Rural Women’ event to mark International Women’s Day. The gathering...
Timely reminder about taking time-out for the farming community
Time out is an investment, not an expense! That’s the message from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Rural Health and Wellbeing team who are reminding farmers and...