The Northern Trust provides support for people who have had a stroke. Our teams work together to provide specialist care and treatment, from emergency care through to rehabilitation and longer-term recovery.

Remember to Act FAST:

• Face: Has the face fallen on one side?
• Arms: Can the person raise both arms and keep them there?
• Speech: Is speech slurred or difficult to understand?
• Time: Call 999 immediately if any of these symptoms are present.

Where to find us

The Northern Trust has dedicated stroke units at:

Antrim Area Hospital – Ward A6 Stroke Unit

• 12 Acute Stroke Unit beds
• We deliver specialist assessment, treatment and monitoring for patients in the acute phase of stroke

Causeway Hospital – Acute Elder Medicine and Stroke Unit

• 12 Acute Stroke Unit beds
• We deliver specialist assessment, treatment and monitoring for patients in the acute phase of stroke

Stroke Rehabilitation Unit – Whiteabbey Hospital

• The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit supports patients who require intense ongoing rehabilitation following the acute phase of their stroke. The unit focuses on maximising recovery, promoting independence, and preparing patients for discharge home or to their next care setting.
• A number of other ‘step down’ facilities are also offered within the trust for patients who do not need intense therapy but are not yet ready to return to their own homes

How to contact us

Antrim Hospital Stroke Nurse

• Telephone: 028 9442 4000, extension: 336623

Causeway Hospital Stroke Nurse

• Telephone: 028 7032 7032, extension: 375697

Stroke Service Improvement Manager

• Telephone: 0744 211 8478

Community stroke services

For further information about community stroke services in your area, please contact:

Antrim

• Telephone: 028 9442 6100

Ballymena

• Telephone: 028 2563 5678

Carrickfergus/Newtownabbey

• Telephone: 028 9055 2495

Causeway

• Telephone: 028 7034 7860

Larne

• Telephone: 028 2826 6182

Mid Ulster

• Telephone: 028 7636 6984