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Northern Trust’s maternity service becomes more autism friendly

The Northern Trust’s maternity team has strengthened the support it provides to autistic women to make services more accessible and improve the overall experience. Deputy Head of Midwifery, Helen...


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The fab five – giving back and making a difference

Volunteering is a great way to help your local community, take on new challenges and achieve personal goals. Within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, a large community...

Members of the Rural Melody Ladies Choir, dressed in black with pink scarves, with Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt.

Rural Melody Ladies Choir ready to hit the high notes again

The Rural Melody Ladies Choir is looking forward to welcoming old and new members alike when the group resumes again on Tuesday 7 October at 7.30pm in Moneymore Recreation...

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Somewhere to call home – could you be the change in a young person’s life?

Could you make a real and lasting difference to the life of a young person? The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is now looking for new supported lodgings/STAY...

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Bereavement Support Groups 2025-26

Across the Northern Trust area, there are three different bereavement support groups that provide caring support and guidance to families who have been bereaved by suicide. Each support group...

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Accreditation recognises excellent work of mental health team

Coleraine Community Mental Health Team is celebrating success after achieving accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP). Reflecting on the success, team leader Tracey McCabe said: “Gaining this three-year...

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Northern Trust launches new resource to support people with learning disabilities through bereavement

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has launched a new booklet aimed at helping adults with learning difficulties navigate the challenges and sensitivities around death. ‘When someone dies’...