Congratulations to Antrim Area Hospital's Rapid Response Team who won Healthcare Team of The Year at the NI Cleaning Awards🎉 Judges commented on their honesty, humanity & team work, and how they went about their work with a smile on their face♥️ #MakingADifference #teamNORTH

NEWS: We're launching a public consultation on proposals to transform our general surgery services. Full details are available on our website. northerntrust.hscni.net/2024/08/22/pub…

Comment by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt on Northern Trust's public consultation on proposals for general surgery services.

📢 We've launched a public consultation on proposals to transform our general surgery services at Antrim Area Hospital and Causeway Hospital, and we want to hear from you. 👉🏻 Visit our website to find out how you can share your feedback and have your say orlo.uk/fKQy3

GP Practices are closed on Monday 26 August for the #BankHoliday. Gentle reminder to collect your Prescription. Please check for a Pharmacy near you that is open at bit.ly/CommunityPharm… #Pharmacy #Pharmacist #HSC #MakingADifference

As Olympic fever dies down we want to highlight the success of our own Wilson House Olympics! 🏅 Service users had a great time with lots of fun events designed to suit all participants.🫶 Well done everyone 🎉

Getting ready for back to school! 👧👦Children in year 9 will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the school year. Look out for consent forms in schoolbags.💼 #GetInformedGetVaccinatedGetScreened More info: pha.site/hpv-vaccine #HPVvaccine #Cervicalcancer

We've launched a 14-week public consultation on proposals to transform general surgery services in the Northern Trust - and we want to hear from you 🖱️ ✍🏻 🗣️ 📹 Watch this short video to hear more about why we believe change is needed. More info 👉🏻 orlo.uk/KpNoQ

Our Adult Centre service users have been busy practicing their Makaton signs with our Speech and Language Therapists and support staff as they celebrate Makaton Awareness Day 👐 Well done everyone 🌟 #MakatonAwareness #WeTalkMakaton

Our new online Active Minds programme could #MakeADifference to anyone worried about their memory. It includes practical info & advice on themes including how memory works, recall activities, medication, diet and exercise. orlo.uk/V2zDJ #MakingADifference #teamNORTH

Our radiology team is recruiting for a General and Fluoroscopy Lead Radiographer based in Causeway Hospital #teamNORTH. Read the job description and apply here 👉 orlo.uk/j4cUy Applications close at 5pm on Tues 3 Sept.

If you are a man aged 65, you will be invited to take part in an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening which can detect, monitor and treat most AAA’s👴 Contact 028 9615 1212 , Monday–Friday 9am-5pm to arrange an appointment 📞 For more info: nidirect.gov.uk/AAA 💻

Could you make a difference as part of #TeamNORTH? Browse all our current job vacancies orlo.uk/1gnk7 We’re currently seeking to fill a range of different roles from Catering Assistants to Health and Wellbeing Officers! Find your perfect opportunity with us today 🙌

Our Phone First service helps direct you to the right care, first time❗ If you have an urgent injury or illness but it’s not immediately life-threatening please Phone First on 0300 123 1 123 📞 Always call 999 in an emergency 🚨 Thank you for your co-operation.

From the 1 September 2024 to help protect newborns and infants, pregnant women are being offered the vaccine from 28 weeks into their pregnancy. Adults aged from 75–79 years of age will also be offered the RSV vaccination. Read more pha.site/RSVvaccine #rsvvaccine

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt recently enjoyed a tour of our Outpatients Department & Rehab Ward at Mid-Ulster Hospital. We were delighted to have this opportunity to showcase our services and highlight the work of our #teamNORTH colleagues. Department of Health #MakingADifference

Over 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer every year in the UK. Symptoms can vary but be aware of what to look for and what to do this #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening involves a simple, painless ultrasound scan of your abdomen to find aneurysms early making them easier to monitor or treat 🔎 For more information and advice about the AAA screening process, visit nidirect.gov.uk/AAA 💻

Congratulations to our #teamNORTH Neonatal Infant Feeding Lead Ruth McKinstry, runner-up in the 2024 NI Neonatal Nurses Association #MakingADifference Award. Ruth carries out her role with gentle empathy & kindness for all & it is fantastic to see her recognised in this way❤️

With a new academic term underway #TeamNorth senior leaders are going back to class in preparation for the rollout of #encompassni On 7 November 2024, we’ll wave goodbye to paper records & become the third HSC Trust to go live with the digital patient healthcare record system.