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Shift to neighbourhood model ‘a real opportunity’

The Chair of Causeway Hospital’s Partnership Board has praised a “radical rethink” around the delivery of health and social care services for people living in the Northern Trust area....


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Make a difference as an Emergency Department Companion Volunteer in Antrim Area Hospital

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is seeking volunteers to provide comfort, companionship and reassurance to patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) at Antrim Area Hospital. The new...

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Newly qualified nurses benefit from Charitable Trust Funds support

The Northern Trust has thanked Charitable Trust Funds donors whose generosity has helped support newly qualified nurses as they begin their professional careers. All newly registered nurses undertake a...

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Innovative pathway cuts wait time for allergy patients

An innovative new approach within the Northern Trust is helping parents of infants with egg allergy access evidence-based advice and support more quickly. The new pathway gives families access...

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Carrickfergus pensioners encourage peers to embrace digital health

An inspiring couple from Carrickfergus are proving that age is no barrier to embracing digital technology, as they share how the health service’s My Care app has helped them...

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Parents welcome waiting time reduction initiative for children with allergies

The Northern Trust has delivered a series of additional specialist clinics for paediatric patients with allergies, which has helped reduce waiting times and improve the experience for patients. The...

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Northern Trust agrees to permanent use of body-worn cameras for Emergency Department staff

The Board of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has today (Thursday) agreed to permanently implement the use of body-worn cameras for staff working in Antrim Area Hospital’s...