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,...
Schools recognised for their commitment to wellbeing
Schools across the Northern Trust area have been recognised for their commitment to improving pupils’ wellbeing. A total of 180 educational settings, including nursery, primary, post-primary, EOTAS (Education Otherwise...
All aboard for a chatty outing to the seaside
A group of older people from Ballymoney and Coleraine have enjoyed a train journey with a difference to Castlerock. Over 30 passengers got on board for the ‘chatty outing’,...
Northern Trust’s new Carer Support Programme out now
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has unveiled its latest Carer Support Programme featuring a range of classes and activities to help carers look after their own health and wellbeing....
“It’s the most rewarding thing that you’ll ever do!” – Short Breaks foster carer encourages others
With the need for foster carers continuing to grow, one local foster carer who provides short breaks for children with disabilities is encouraging others to open their homes –...
Neighbourhood care in the spotlight as Farm Families Health Checks Programme celebrates major milestone
The Farm Families Health Checks Programme is being celebrated as a model of neighbourhood care as it marks a major milestone. Established in 2012, the service has now provided...
Trust urges public to talk openly about IBD symptoms
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is marking World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day on 19 May by raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of the condition...