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We provide health and social care across the four council areas of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Causeway Coast & Glens, Mid & East Antrim and Mid Ulster #teamNORTH 🧭 House Rules www.northerntrust.hscni.net/contact-us/

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Clinical pharmacists at Antrim Area Hospital have won a UK-wide award for their innovative approach to patient care 👏

https://orlo.uk/clinical_pharmacists_N7Xyb

#MedSafetyWeek

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · 17d

The next Trust Board Meeting will be held on Thursday 23 October.

View the agenda 👉 https://orlo.uk/trust-board-agenda_VJMQb

Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · 24d

NEWS: Foster carers recognised at Northern Ireland Foster Care Awards 🫶

https://orlo.uk/foster_awards_JXF13

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Six people standing in front a balloon arch. One is holding a glass award.

Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · 28d

NEWS: We're playing our part in promoting healthy eating within Health and Social Care settings 🏥

https://orlo.uk/healthier_menus_kD37b

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · 29d

Their compassion & expertise make a difference each day and help to ensure that patients receive timely, safe & effective care💙

📸Bianca Horisca, Clinical Nurse Specialist; Lisa McCauley, Service Lead & Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Madeline McKeown, Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · 29d

It’s National Acute Oncology Awareness Week and we’re recognising the work of our acute oncology colleagues.

They provide specialist advice for inpatients around acute concerns, the side effects of systemic anti-cancer therapy, immunotherapy or radiotherapy 🏥

#AOSAwarenessWeek

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Oct 7

NEWS: Connect North celebrates #PositiveAgeingMonth with community drop-in events

https://orlo.uk/connect_north_mHtPc

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Oct 7

NEWS: Antrim nurses create a weekend to remember for young renal patients

https://orlo.uk/renal_weekend_xzqoY

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Oct 2

NEWS: #TeamNorth nursing colleagues are celebrating success at the Royal College of Nursing’s HSC Leadership Challenge for the second year in a row🙌

Read more on our website https://orlo.uk/leadership_challenge_Qlety

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Oct 2

NEWS: Star Responder award presented to Ashleigh Moss as we celebrate five years of @careopinion 🌟

https://orlo.uk/care_opinion_1WuZn

#ThankYouThursday

Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Oct 1

NEWS: Trust confirms appointment of Interim Chief Executive

https://orlo.uk/chief_executive_KhmDO

Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 30

Welcome to #TeamNorth 😊

Over 40 newly qualified social workers have recently taken up positions with us across a range of teams and services.

Thanks to everyone who attended a recent celebration event to mark this moment in their professional journey 🫶

Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 28

Some of our #teamNORTH staff have reached new heights by abseiling over 160ft down Belfast’s Europa’s Hotel.

Their bravery was all in aid of @OGCancerNI – a charity dedicated to helping people with stomach and oesophageal cancer as well as their families.

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A group of people standing together outside a hotel, wearing white OG Cancer NI branded t-shirts. One is holding a collection bucket.

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 27

NEWS: Happy retirement to Margaret Toye after 62 years of service 🫶

https://orlo.uk/retirement_yAF1S

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 26

Did you notice the striking pink illuminations at Causeway Hospital this week?

These bright shining lights are a reminder to all of us about the importance of organ donation💗

Confirm your decision to be a donor today https://orlo.uk/nyRCB

#OrganDonationWeek @OrganDonationNI

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 26

Trust Board Chair Anne O’Reilly said Jennifer was “a recognised system leader” and paid tribute to her “thoughtful and informed” leadership style 🫶

Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 26

Colleagues from across our Trust have bid a fond farewell to outgoing Chief Executive @jenniferwelshbt❤️

After almost eight years with #TeamNorth, five and a half years as Chief Executive, Jennifer is leaving to take up the position of Chief Executive with Belfast Trust.

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 25

NEWS: We're marking World Pharmacists Day by celebrating the vital contribution of pharmacists and the wider pharmacy team 💊

https://orlo.uk/world_pharmacists_day_Q1hzI

#WPD2025

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 23

Members of #teamNORTH have joined the Health Minister at Stormont to celebrate the progress of #MyCare, the encompass patient portal📱

Over 56,000 service users in the Northern Trust have now signed up to the app.

Start your digital health journey ➡️ https://orlo.uk/my_care_Wbzss?

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 22

Who should attend?
• Pupils in post primary schools (Years 13-14)
• Students attending Northern Regional Colleges
• Anyone interested in a career in speech and language therapy, even if not currently in education

Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 22

Are you interested in a career in speech & language therapy?

Our online info session is the perfect opportunity for you to meet with #teamNORTH Speech & Language Therapists and hear about their role 🙌

📆 Thurs 25 Sept
⏰ 2pm – 3pm
💻 MS Teams https://orlo.uk/K9Hkq

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 20

Could you make a difference as a Mental Health nurse?

We are now recruiting for Band 5 Bank Mental Health nurses 🏥

Apply and more info 👉 https://orlo.uk/Pdqzj

Closing date is Wednesday 24 September, 5pm.

Explore an exciting future with #TeamNorth 💙

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 19

We are recruiting for Band 5 Adult Nurses across the Trust 🏥

If you are passionate about providing high quality care, we would like to hear from you.

Apply & more info 👉 https://orlo.uk/PI8GP

Closing date: Wednesday 24 September, 5pm.

Make a difference with #TeamNorth 💙

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 18

NEWS: The fab five – giving back and making a difference in their local community.

Read the latest story in our #OpportunitiesForAll series, celebrating 20 years of Day Opportunities in the Northern Trust🫶

https://orlo.uk/volunteers_3OwTc

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Northern HSC Trust @northernhsct.bsky.social · Sep 17

Our Connect North team has been shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming Picker Experience Network Awards👏

The annual awards recognise best practice across health and social care in the UK.

Good luck everyone🤞

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