Northern HSC Trust

Text reads 'understanding your bereavement. A safe and welcoming space for information, discussion and support, Tues 24 Feb, 6pm - 7.30pm, Cookstown Library. Graphic includes the Northern Trust logo and Crise Bereavement Support logo, with a drawing style image of a female, clutching a yellow heart.

Are you struggling after the death of a loved one?

Cruse Bereavement Support is holding a free group event in Cookstown Library on Tues 24 Feb, 6pm - 7.30pm.

Find out more and book your place 👉 https://orlo.uk/cruse_XcW2y

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An older man and woman sitting together at a table.

A smiling older man.

A group of five people standing together in front of pop-up banners..

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A large group of people, including teachers, pupils and OT students.

A school pupil playing a game with an OT student. The school pupils is lying on the floor on his front.

A school pupil playing a game with an OT student.

NEWS: Occupational Therapy students complete innovative school placement🏫

https://orlo.uk/school_placement_qkZkv

Staff pictured with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. They are pictured in front of a wall graphic depicting the 'vision' for the Causeway Hospital

Hospital staff in their uniforms pictured with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited Causeway Hospital this week, and praised the hospital’s staff for their work in improving services for the local population.

You can read more online: https://orlo.uk/hXz4V

Text reads 'understanding your bereavement. A safe and welcoming space for information, discussion and support, Tues 3 Feb, 6pm - 7.30pm, Antrim Library. Graphic includes the Northern Trust logo and Crise Bereavement Support logo, with a drawing style image of a female, clutching a yellow heart.

Are you struggling after the death of a loved one?

Cruse Bereavement Support is holding a free group event in Coleraine on Wed 4 Feb, 5.30pm - 7pm, which aims to help you understand how you are feeling ❤️

Find out more and book your place 👉 https://orlo.uk/cruse_coleraine_DWMLg

The Linen Room is on level two with lift access. There is a moderate walk to the room & signage will be displayed.

A designated quiet room will also be available on the day.

If you require any adjustments please email PaediatricAutismService@northerntrust.hscni.net

A bluey green graphic with the following logos from top left to bottom right: Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Children and Young Peoples Strategic Partnership, Autism Information Cafés, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mid Ulster District Council, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Text reads: "Autism Information Cafés For parents and caregivers of children under 16 with and autism diagnosis or awaiting assessment." Text

Our next drop-in autism café will be held in the Linen Room, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, Tues 3 Feb, 10am-12 noon.

The event will bring together a range of support organisations ☺️

To note, at busy periods you may have to wait to speak to your preferred provider(s).

Text reads 'understanding your bereavement. A safe and welcoming space for information, discussion and support, Tues 3 Feb, 6pm - 7.30pm, Antrim Library. Graphic includes the Northern Trust logo and Crise Bereavement Support logo, with a drawing style image of a female, clutching a yellow heart.

Are you struggling after the death of a loved one?

Cruse Bereavement Support is holding a free group event in Antrim Library on Tues 3 Feb, 6pm - 7.30pm, which aims to help you understand how you are feeling.

Find out more and book your place 👉 https://orlo.uk/cruse_bereavement_support_EsYRf

The Linen Room is on level two with lift access. There is a moderate walk to the room & signage will be displayed.

A designated quiet room will also be available on the day.

If you require any adjustments please email PaediatricAutismService@northerntrust.hscni.net

A bluey green graphic with the following logos from top left to bottom right: Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Children and Young Peoples Strategic Partnership, Autism Information Cafés, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mid Ulster District Council, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Text reads: "Autism Information Cafés For parents and caregivers of children under 16 with and autism diagnosis or awaiting assessment." Text

Our next drop-in autism café will be held in the Linen Room, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, Tues 3 Feb, 10am-12 noon.

The event will bring together a range of support organisations ☺️

To note, at busy periods you may have to wait to speak to your preferred provider(s).

Lady Captain Heather Allison, Cardiac Rehab Co-Ordinator Joanne Wilson, and Assistant Clinical Services Manager, Joanne Crawford standing together, holding a large cheque.

Thank you to Massereene Golf Club Lady Captain, Heather Allison, for supporting the vital work of our Cardiac Support Group❤️

Heather recently handed over a fantastic donation of £1800 which will be used to buy new equipment for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service.

This will allow us to make alternative arrangements for your care.

Relevant contact details can be found on your appointment letter or reminder message 🏥

Thank you for your co-operation.

Text reads 'worried about getting to your appointment?' alongside a photo of a car tyre in the snow.

We appreciate that some people may be worried about attending their appointment with us tomorrow (Mon 5 Jan) due to the ongoing wintry conditions❄️

Your safety comes first so if you are unable to travel, please get in touch as soon as possible in the morning to let us know.

Three hospital staff members, wearing festive tunics, stand beside a woman. The woman is holding a drawing of a young girl and the staff members are holding pyjamas.

We were very grateful to receive new pyjamas for Antrim children’s ward from the Caitlin-Rose McMullan appeal💗

Lorraine from Diamond Slice in Bellaghy, one of the collection points, met with staff to hand over the PJs–thank you to those who got behind this very special cause.

A nurse wearing a blue tunic stands outside on a village street holding a festive hamper.

Seven women hold festive hampers. They are standing behind a table, with hampers on the table as well.

Five women hold festive hampers. They are standing behind a table, with hampers on the table as well.

NEWS: Bringing festive cheer to rural residents🎄

https://orlo.uk/christmas_partnership_0Xdql

A woman wearing a hearing support lanyard. Text reads 'Hearing support lanyards for patients and service users with hearing loss.'

Did you know we provide hearing support lanyards for service users & patients with hearing loss?

Wearing a lanyard improves communication & provides support for those who are deaf, hard of hearing or who lip read☺️

To make a request, email equality.unit@northerntrust.hscni.net

We would also encourage you to wear a mask to help protect yourself and others from the spread of winter viruses.

Thank you for continuing to support #teamNORTH

With high incidences of flu and respiratory illness circulating in our community, if you are attending ED and need to be accompanied we would ask that you bring only one relative or friend to avoid overcrowding in our waiting areas 🏥

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NEWS: Helping you stay well this winter

https://orlo.uk/stay_well_PS5ph

A robin sits on branch of red berries. Text reads Coping at Christmas. Help and advice is available for those who are grieving during the festive season. Helping you stay well this winter.

Christmas can be a difficult time if you are grieving the loss of a loved one ❤️

As #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek draws to a close, we want to remind anyone in need to reach out.

For guidance and advice from our Bereavement Team visit https://orlo.uk/coping_at_christmas_aPNBv

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NEWS: Northern Trust’s maternity service becomes more autism friendly

https://orlo.uk/autism_friendly_q7blL

A woman stands in between two healthcare workers, holding a cheque.

A huge well-done to our #teamNORTH colleague Janet Redmond, who recently organised a quiz in aid of the Renal Unit at Antrim Area Hospital.

A cause close to her heart as Janet's husband Steven receives peritoneal dialysis at home, the event raised an amazing £1505 💙

Three women standing beside a pop-up banner about Causeway Hospital.

NEWS: Community care model proving ‘hugely successful’ in Causeway Coast and Glens ☺️

https://orlo.uk/community_care_rFu77

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NEWS: Farm Families team outstanding in their field at NI Farming Awards 🚜

https://orlo.uk/YDe6W

Working together, we can all help make care better ☺️

#Involvefest #ThankYouThursday

Getting people involved in health & social care helps us to make positive changes.

Sharing your experiences through Care Opinion is one way you can get involved ❤️

Go to https://orlo.uk/care_opinion_slvBF, use freephone 0800 1223 135 or contact the Involvement Team on 028 2766 1377.

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The next Trust Board Meeting will be held on Thursday 27 November.

View the agenda ➡️ https://orlo.uk/Trust-Board-Agenda_pAqOS

These symptoms are known as the 4Ts.

If left undiagnosed, type 1 diabetes can be fatal so if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your GP without delay.

Well done to Rhonda for sharing her insights and advice 💙

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Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes?

Today marks #WorldDiabetesDay, and earlier you might have heard our Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse Rhonda Bleakly on Q Radio raising awareness about the symptoms to look out for.

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