Southern Trust

Today we celebrate #IDM2026 starting with Executive Director of Nursing Grace Hamilton. In this message, she recognises the skill, compassion and dedication of our midwives across the Trust + the difference they make to families every day. We are #ProudtoCare

A big thank you to the students in Recovery/PACU at Craigavon for designing and developing the ward learning board. Their creativity, initiative & commitment are helping to create a more positive learning environment, making a real difference for both the team and future learners

The Mellow Bumps programme is available for all mums to be who are 20+ weeks gestation. The next programme starts: Monday 1st June 2026 at 6.30pm – 8.30pm Register here forms.office.com/e/S7dHf14p7Eor contact Jacqueline Masterson on: mellow.parenting@southerntrust.hscni.net

What if you could step into their world? 💙 Our dementia simulation training is helping staff better understand what it’s like to live with dementia. Helping staff see dementia differently through simulation training | Southern Health & Social Care Trust

Job opportunity! in @SouthernHSCTrust for one Senior Nursing Assistant (Band 3), for the CAWT PEACEPLUS ‘Community Alcohol Detox+ Project’ (CAD+). Post now advertised: tinyurl.com/yw226373 Closes: 01st June 2026 #job #career

What can help you to keep active, make friends, and is free to join? Your local Walking for Health Walking group of course. Find your nearest Walking Group and join the Walking for Health Movement: southerntrust.hscni.net/your-health/he… publichealth.hscni.net/publications/w…

After taking part in not one, but two clinical research trials, William is now encouraging others to consider getting involved if given the opportunity. To mark Clinical Trials Day today (20 May), he shares his experience and #ClinicalTrialsDay

Have you saved the date for our Tak£500+ events? Your community needs your help! We received 169 applications from community groups and they are now in the running to receive up to £1000...and you get to help decide who gets that funding! orlo.uk/nczfA #take500plus

✨ Interested in tendering for the provision of Psychosocial Activities and Community Supports? Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire by 29/05/26 tinyurl.com/ResourceIDCfT-… and sign up for the CCWP online Info. Session 02/06/26 email PaLSSocialcare.Sourcing@hscni.net by 29/05/26

During Foster Care Fortnight, we’re sharing the story of Leanne and Drew - foster carers who opened their home to three brothers and made sure they could stay together. 💛 Read their story and find out how you could make a difference ➡️ southerntrust.hscni.net/keeping-brothe…

Is your child in Year 11 or 12 in school? Have they missed their school leavers booster in school recently? (Vaccines given are Diphtheria/ Tetanus/ Polio and Meningitis ACWY). You are welcome to attend any session, regardless of the area your child attends school in.

Marking #DementiaActionWeek 💙 Our teams hosted information stands and Ramone 1 Frailty welcomed pet therapy visits 🐾 Helping reduce anxiety, lift mood and create a calmer environment for patients living with dementia.

Our staff recently came together for another EDCAT World Café session as part of Dementia Action Week 💙 Supporting learning, reflection and better care for people living with dementia. Strengthening Dementia Care | Southern Health & Social Care Trust #DementiaActionWeek

Such a great day - laughter, games and family time before our biker champions roared in and put fostering in the spotlight!

We all have freckles and moles but have you noticed any changes in yours? One of our Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists talks us through how we monitor our moles. May is #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth - a good time to check your skin. southerntrust.hscni.net/services/skin-…

Congratulations to our colleagues Daniel Harte and Sinéad Lee, who have both been selected for the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme 👏 The programme supports staff to develop innovative ideas to improve patient care and services. Read more here: southerntrust.hscni.net/two-staff-sele…

👋 It's day 3⃣ of the Balmoral Show - come say hi to our "This is our health" crew 🚜 📍 We're in the Eikon Centre 👉 More info here: thisisourhealth.org.uk 👇 And you can hear from those who've already joined the conversation on how they stay healthy.

Research shows people who have used a sunbed at least once have a 20% higher risk of developing melanoma skin cancer, than people who have never used a sunbed. Paula Nugent, one of our Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists has a message about tanning. southerntrust.hscni.net/services/skin-…

✨Tender Opportunity now open for the delivery of psychosocial activities and community supports in the border counties of Ireland only. End of Clarification Period: 22nd May 2026 Closing Date: 12th June 2026 Access to info & apply here: tinyurl.com/etenders-gov-ie #Tender

Join our #WalkThisMay photo competition: Send us a photo of your favourite walk… don’t forget to include the #WalkThisMay banner! 👉 We have 20 smart watches to give way for the best photos 📸 Get your photos in to: physical.activity@southerntrust.hscni.net

This year's theme rightly acknowledges the pressures faced by foster carers in today’s climate – the realities of rising costs, increasing complexity of need, and at times feeling unheard or under-recognised. And yet foster carers continue to show up, day after day.