Southern Trust

We provide health and social care services to around 365,712 people across the Southern Trust Area. Account not monitored 24/7. #teamSHSCT

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What does advanced nursing practice look like in mental health care? 💙

For #ANPWeek, Rebecca, Gareth and Anthony support people with complex mental health needs, while sharing their expertise and supporting the development of colleagues.

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🚑 Have you travelled to a healthcare appointment using NIAS’ Patient Care Service? Whether your experience was positive or challenging, we want to hear from you. improvements. https://t.co/wssNf0SuKZ
#10000MoreVoices #PublicHealthNI #NIAS999 #PatientExperience #YourVoiceMatters

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For #WorldQualityWeek our colleagues share their reflections from the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo, earlier this year.
https://t.co/DEHPWaFzUr #WorldQualityDay #WQD

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���📢Tender Opportunity ! for the provision of early intervention support to children/young people, and their families, presenting with neurodevelopment needs in the SHSCT area.
End Clarification: 24/11/26 at 15:00
Closes: 03/12/26 at 15:00
Apply here: https://t.co/4M9ngUFykM

[Southern Trust @SouthernHSCT]

One minute Frances is answering a call. The next, she’s helping stabilise a baby arriving earlier than expected. 👶💜
Go behind the scenes with one of our Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to see what her working day involves. 📹
#AdvancedNursePractitionerWeek
#ANPWeek

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The next parent/carer information session of Autism Services is Wednesday 4th November 5pm -6pm.
https://t.co/mBmPhobpU3

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Our Chair, Eileen Mullan, shares a brief update from the November Trust Board meeting, on the temporary consolidation of Inpatient Maternity Services from Daisy Hill Hospital.

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The Southern Trust Board has confirmed that births and inpatient maternity care will temporarily consolidate at Craigavon Area Hospital from 23rd November 2026, while efforts continue to recruit consultant obstetricians for Daisy Hill Hospital.
https://t.co/JlK5vMzgtG

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Our area-wide renal team at Daisy Hill Hospital extend their thanks to the family of the late Thomas Donnelly for their generous donation of 30 manual blood pressure monitors. Delivered through our Charitable Trust Fund: Donating to the Trust | Southern Health & Social Care Trust

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Congratulations to Maureen, Grace and Deborah, who were recognised for their innovative work at the Chief Nursing Officer’s Conference in Belfast. 👏

A great recognition of the innovation and service improvement taking place across our nursing teams to improve patient care. 💙

[Southern Trust @SouthernHSCT]

A warm welcome to our newest social work colleagues👋

We recently welcomed 48 newly qualified social
workers as they begin their professional journeys.🌟

The welcome event was an opportunity to celebrate their achievement as they start their careers with us. 🎉

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Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metofficeni #StormBoelo weather warnings for strong winds tomorrow (Sat 24 Oct) and Sunday (25 Oct):
https://t.co/7gpVaYIJN2
@deptinfra @NIFRSOFFICIAL @PoliceServiceNI @NIElectricity @niwnews @mea_bc @CausewayCouncil

[nidirect @nidirect]

#StormBoelo strong winds weather warnings:
- amber in some areas from 9pm tomorrow (Sat 24 Oct) to 9pm Sunday
- yellow 10am tomorrow to 12pm Sunday
Injuries/danger to life possible,travel disruption,power cuts,flying debris,fallen trees likely
Info/advice: https://t.co/B3o8SX0Jmh

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🚬 We’re taking steps to help protect children and young people from the harms of nicotine addiction.

🚭 From 29 October, it will be illegal in NI to sell vapes or nicotine products to anyone under 18. Buying these products on behalf of someone under 18 will also be banned.

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Our Specialist Community Perinatal Mental Health Team was proud to be part of ‘Let’s Celebrate Specialist Perinatal NI’ at Stormont, recognising the progress made in specialist perinatal mental health care across Northern Ireland. 💜

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A huge thank you to our social work colleagues from across the Trust who recently supported our Social Work Careers Event in Armagh, sharing their experiences and helping to inspire those considering a career in social work. 👏
Thank you to everyone who attended.

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From our wards and dispensaries to specialist services and digital innovation, our Pharmacy Technicians make a difference every day. 💊
Thank you.
#WorldPharmacyTechnicianDay

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Our Adoption Team joined colleagues from across NI to launch #AdoptionWeekNI alongside Peter Cunnah from D:Ream, who shared his adoption story. 💛

53 children are currently waiting for adoptive families🏡

Could adoption be part of your story?
Find out more @HSCAdopt_Foster

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(3/3)
*Eat a healthy, balanced diet 🥦
*Include enough protein 🐟
*Keep active with weight-bearing and strengthening exercise 🚶
*Don’t smoke 🚭
*Keep alcohol within recommended limits 🍷
Find out more: https://t.co/X55QJNGsWq

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(1/3) This #WorldOsteoporosisDay, think about your bone health. 🦴

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weaker and more likely to break, but there are things we can all do to help look after our bones.

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(2/3) Our Dietitians have put together advice on looking after your bone health, including how much calcium you need each day.

*Get enough calcium and vitamin D🥛 (ideal daily calcium intake for adults is 700mg (up to 1000mg for those undergoing osteoporosis drug treatment))