If you have an injury or illness which requires urgent treatment that is not life threatening we urge you to
#PHONEFIRST
before travelling to an Emergency Department.
You will be signposted to the most appropriate urgent care service for your needs - this may be GP Out of Hours,
Our Health Minister lends his support to this year’s annual Palliative Care week - ‘You, Me and Palliative Care.’
“Being diagnosed with a life-limiting condition is not something any of us want to hear; either for ourselves or for a friend or family member. By talking about
Are you currently working on a Medication Safety Initiative?
If yes, we are inviting you to showcase your work to an audience of professionals.
Enter at …before 13 September.
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited the new Trauma and Orthopaedic Clinic at Daisy Hill Hospital
@SouthernHSCT
"This increased capacity and better access will help to offer more timely care and better outcomes for patients.”
The Health Minister has reflected on his first 100 days in office.
Minister Nesbitt said he had seen "the best of our health service."
⬇️Hear from the Minister⬇️
Today we welcomed
@healthdpt
Minsister
@mikenesbittni
to our Belfast Hospice. Among the issues we raised is a new Palliative Care Strategy and the increase of hospice care at home.
The Minister met with IPU staff as well as spending time with Karen, one of our in-patients.
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care-experienced young people have taken part in a football tournament aimed at promoting good community relations.
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There is a range of support available to help the less able live as independently as possible.
The Health and Social Care Trust in your area can provide services to help you to remain in your own home.
There are details at:
@HSC_NI
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt attended recent football tournament aimed at promoting good community relations. More than 150 children and young people registered to take part in the Northern Ireland International Community Cup in Belfast which was supported and organised by the
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care-experienced young people have taken part in a football tournament aimed at promoting good community relations.
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If you have an injury or illness which requires URGENT treatment that is NOT life threatening you should use our
#PhoneFirst
services.
You will then be advised what service would be best for you.
In an emergency call 999.
#HSC
#MakingADifference
#AltnagelvinED
is very busy this evening. We have 90 people waiting to be seen and 50 awaiting admission.
For urgent but non-emergencies, please Phone First 0300 020 6000
We need your help filling some of our blood donation sessions this week! 🩸❤️
We particularly need
#O
&
#A
donors booking to come give blood, your blood group is in high demand from our local hospitals. 🅾️🅰️
Please book now: 👏
#GiveBlood
#BloodDonation
Getting ready for back to school! 👧👦Children in year 9 will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the school year. Look out for consent forms in schoolbags.💼
More info:
#GetInformedGetVaccinatedGetScreened
#HPVvaccine
#GAA
We've launched a 14-week public consultation on proposals to transform general surgery services in the Northern Trust - and we want to hear from you 🖱️ ✍🏻 🗣️
📹 Watch this short video to hear more about why we believe change is needed.
More info 👉🏻
Are you experiencing unintentional weight loss?
Our Dietitian Catherine recommends introducing fortified mousse to your diet.
If you have experienced unintentional weight loss please speak to your GP.
View the recipe at
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#makingadifference
Is your child feeling unwell?
Please use our Children’s Symptom Checker for expert advice and guidance on some of the most common conditions and symptoms that affect children.
Your local Pharmacist is a qualified medical professional who can help you manage minor ailments
Find out more at
Find a Pharmacy near you
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#MakingADifference
GP Out of Hours service is only for people who need urgent medical treatment and they cannot wait until their GP Practice re-opens.
👉 Find your local GP out of hours service at
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#MakingADifference