If your condition is not life threatening but requires urgent medical treatment, please Phone First (up to 9pm) before coming to our Emergency Departments. 📞 Phone First Service - 0300 123 3 111. Visit here for more information:

Could you support adults with a physical and/or disability?. We have roles available in both Craigavon and Dungannon. To request a role description and find out more about the FIT4U programme please contact karen.mccabe@southerntrust.hscni.net

Paul Rocks is pictured presenting a cheque to the Trust Home Care team for £5181.25. The money was raised in recognition of the support provided by our Home Care Assistants to his late mother Marie.

The Parents Plus Children's programme is an evidence-based parenting course on promoting confidence, learning + positive behaviour in children aged 6-11. For further info contact Maria.email: parenting.partnership@southerntrust.hscni.net.mob: 07880 474747.

A number of our colleagues within the Lurgan Integrated Care Team (ICT) took part in the Belfast City Marathon Team relay last month and raised over £2100 for Cuan Mhuire, a charity which provides addiction treatment services and residential rehabilitation. Well done 😎

There are three blood donation sessions taking place across our area this week. Portadown Town Hall on Thursday 17 July and Friday 18 July.And Cloughreagh Community Centre, Bessbrook on Friday 18 July. Click link below for online booking ⭐🩸.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited Loane House at South Tyrone Hospital in Dungannon this week. He visited the wards, therapy spaces, chatted with service users and met our amazing Dementia Companion, Mary Mullen. #HSC #MakingADifference @healthdpt

We’re delighted to celebrate Patricia McStay’s incredible milestone of 40 years as a midwife. 🎈.Patricia began her career in Craigavon on 1 July 1985, and marked four decades of service last week – which also happened to be her birthday! 🎂.#HSC #MakingADifference

Pick up a pack in Orchard Leisure Centre, Armagh, to find out how you can get involved with our foster care community. 0800 0720 137 📞.📧.@abcb_council.#CouldYouFoster #giveachildabrighterfuture #HSCNIFosterCare #fostering #foster

RT @GiveBloodNI: If you’re one of the few with #ONegative blood, your donations are #ALWAYS in demand. 🅾️➖. 🙋‍♀️ It’s the universal blood t….

It is important that we let you know about the difference you have made after you have been involved in a piece of work because it demonstrates to you that we are listening. If you would like to join the Trust Involvement Community, register:.

Anna Graham is one of our District Nurses within the Newry + South Armagh Integrated Care Team + this week celebrated an incredible 40 years in nursing. This is a true testament to Anna’s professionalism + the invaluable role she plays within the service. #HSC #MakingADifference

Some of our recent successful coproduction projects, which outlines the positive impact of involvement when people are included from the start in a coproduction approach, are Seasons of Life project, Community Addictions podcast and our new Vision and Strategy.

The Medicine and Unscheduled Care and Surgery + Clinical Services Nurse Specialist Forum at their recent meeting were delighted to welcome staff from @macmillancancer.For further information about the forum, please contact mary.mccomb@southerntrust.hscni.net, tel: 028 3756 2169.

Are you interested in helping to shape and design health and social care services?Check out the “Hot Tips for Engagement” leaflet and let’s work together in partnership:.Email user.involvement@southerntrust.hscni.net for more information.

AHP Professional Conference 2025. A number of our Trust colleagues attended a regional AHP conference this week. Read more from here! ⬇️.

To mark the start of Co-Production Week, Peter (one of our service users with lived experience) explains the importance of co-production and how by working together, we can all improve care and transform lives. 📽️

Our July antenatal vaccination dates are now up on our website. It is important to come forward no matter what season to promote babies immunity building. Click the link to view what vaccinations are on offer.

Our Mellow Parenting programmes have won + been shortlisted in a number of categories at the #MellowAwards 2025 in Glasgow. Mellow Bumps + Mellow Dads-to-Be scooped first place for Stand Out Evaluation + was recognised in 3 other sections. #MellowParenting #AllAboutRelationships

Our nurses or midwives often have to prick your baby's heel to collect some blood. 👶.This is to screen for nine conditions which could save your baby's life. Find out more about International Newborn Bloodspot Screening Day by watching our video below 📽️

Well done to staff and service users in our Day Opportunities programme and the Estates Team for their hard work in preparing the Dungannon Workhouse Memorial Garden at South Tyrone Hospital for a special event. Read more below 👇.#HSC #MakingADifference