South Eastern Trust

"For Alastair, it was life changing"✨ To mark Brain Injury Awareness week we visited Thompson House in Lisburn, to get an insight into the incredible work they do in the Regional Brain Injury Unit there, every day. Thompson House gave Alastair back his voice. A precious gift💝

What an incredible turnout at our Stronger Together event! 🙌 Over 200 families of children with additional needs connected with services & each other, sharing experiences & taking home vital resources 💙 A valuable day of connection, support and collaboration 🤝

Swallowing problems can affect people of all ages. Speech & Language Therapy staff at the Rowan Centre in Lisburn are helping to shine a light on #SwallowAwareness & the vital support they provide. They're determined to provide a safer & better quality of life for everyone 💙

Today’s patients had fur, fluff, and lots of cuddles 🧸 The Downe District Nursing Team hosted a Teddy Bear Clinic in the Convent of Mercy Nursery School Downpatrick, helping children learn all about what nurses do in a fun, hands-on way! Thank you team ✨

There were 1911 cases of violence & aggression against our staff last year, which is completely unacceptable We are now introducing Body Worn Cameras at the Ulster Hospital’s Emergency Dpt. We want to protect our staff & patients as they care for people who need their help.

Fuel your body, fuel your day 💪 Our Nutritional Standards Coordinator teamed up with our Dietitians for #NutritionAndHydrationWeek 🚰 Our teams were on hand to share expert advice with staff & visitors on the power of good nutrition & hydration to improve your wellbeing ✨

There was music, tea and laughter in abundance at Ardview House in Ardglass🌸 From the talented Norney Irish Dancers, to our special Mother’s Day tea party, it’s been a fantastic few days 🙌 Thank you to our amazing team for bringing so much joy to our residents ✨

After an outstanding 40 year career in Health & Social Care, our Director of Children’s Services & Executive Director of Social Work, Lyn Preece, has retired ✨ Thank you for your leadership, dedication & service to children, families & communities 👏 Enjoy your retirement ❤️

Nourish to flourish🥗 Busy shifts can make it hard to prioritise your own wellbeing but looking after yourself is just as important🥰 As part of Nutrition & Hydration week we took a peek at the healthy choices available in our Cafes💚 Small changes can make a big difference👌

Our Social Workers celebrated #WorldSocialWorkDay an ‘egg-stra’ special way! 🌟 They took part in a fantastic event filled with music, singing and a tricky challenge of protecting an egg from cracking!🥚 Thank you for all that you do every day👏

Sweet treats and St Patrick’s Day cheer at Newcroft Lodge in Holywood! 🍀 Residents had a fantastic time baking together and celebrating 🙌 Shout out to our fantastic staff for organising such a fun day ✨

It’s #SignLanguageWeek 🤟 Our Sign Language Interpreting Service is available 24/7 to support communication for Deaf patients across Health & Social Care, including appointments, emergency departments and remote consultations. Accessible communication matters ❤️

The PHA is aware of the meningitis outbreak recently reported in South East England. The UKHSA is leading the response to the outbreak and there is no increased risk to the population in Northern Ireland. For info see pha.site/MeningitisKent

🎶 Striking the right chords! A community Ukulele Group, spear headed by our Multidisciplinary Social Work Team, is helping to tackle rural isolation and boost wellbeing A great example of how social workers bring people together and strengthen communities👏 #WorldSocialWorkDay

After 1 year smoke free, your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker 🫀 Our Stop Smoking Roadshow stopped off at the Ulster Hospital this week and our team was on hand to offer advice and support to staff and patients to help them make March their month to quit 🚭

Celebrations were in full swing at Struell Lodge Supported Living Centre, in Downpatrick 🎉 Our Chief Executive @roisincoulter dropped by to check out their special Mother’s Day and St Patrick’s Day party 🙌 It was a day full of great music and fun for everyone🌟

Music, dancing and plenty of smiles at Ardview House in Ardglass ☘️ Residents and staff were treated to a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day performance from the wonderful Kasana dancers 💃 Thank you for an incredible show 👏

If you or someone you love needs urgent or emergency care this Bank Holiday we are here to help👇 Please remember that your pharmacist can also attend to common minor ailments. GP out of hours cannot issue repeat prescriptions or attend to dental emergencies.

A wonderful Mother’s Day celebration at Newcroft Lodge in Holywood! ❤️ Residents enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea, with plenty of treats and smiles 💐☕ Thank you to our wonderful staff who made it such a special day for everyone ✨

If you or someone you love needs urgent or emergency care this Bank Holiday we are here to help👇 Please remember that your pharmacist can also attend to common minor ailments. GP out of hours cannot issue repeat prescriptions or attend to dental emergencies.