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BREAKING NEWS!💊
Our Gastroenterology and Research Team at the Ulster Hospital has recruited the first participant in the UK to an international clinical trial exploring a potential new treatment for coeliac disease 🔬
🎥 Watch to find out more about this exciting research.
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Now THAT’S what we call a chart-topping result! 🎶
Thank you to local band REC-IT for raising an incredible £1,040 for our Paeds in a POD Group through their charity single, ‘Just Breathe’! ❤️
The money will help us buy gifts for children spending Christmas in hospital. 🎁
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Falls prevention starts with education ✅
Arrange a Falls Prevention Day for your supported living accommodation, with advice, assessments and support to help reduce the risk of falls.
👇 See the poster below for more information and details on how to get in touch.
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A chance to stop, chat and learn 🗣️
Throughout September, our teams hosted awareness stands at the Ulster Hospital and Lagan Valley Hospital as part of #WorldAlzheimersMonth
A big thank you to our amazing staff for helping raise awareness and share the support available 💙
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🎶 Music for Mental Health 🎶
Comber Family Practice GP MDT Social Work Team are hosting a special Music for Mental Health event as part of the 2026 Regional Mental Health Campaign💙
📍 Spaces are limited. To book email: Heidi.aiston@setrust.hscni.net
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Connect, learn and create 😌
Join our Wellness Recovery Network and Recovery College for a coffee morning with creative activities and time to connect 🌈
📅 Friday 9 October | 10am–12pm
📍 Londonderry Park, Newtownards
Register details in the poster below.
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🎶 Five years of music, laughter and friendship! 💙
Seaforde Melodies is celebrating five wonderful years of bringing people living with Alzheimers together through the joy of singing 🎼 🎤
The power of music is truly incredible! ❤️
#AlzheimersMonth
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🎶✨ What an incredible honour for our Trust Harmony in Health Choir!
We were delighted to team up with the Northern Trust Choir to perform at the Service of Thanksgiving marking the award of the George Cross to NI’s Health and Social Care Service at St Anne’s Cathedral 🎵💙
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Caring for your child's health & safety is a top priority ❤️
Equip yourself with the knowledge to provide first aid to your child with our courses for parents at Saintfield 2nd Presbyterian Church Hall 🎓
Limited slots available, book now❗
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As part of SAS Week, we’re celebrating our SAS Stars! ⭐
All Trust staff can nominate an SAS colleague who goes above and beyond, works hard and makes a difference. With 170+ SAS doctors across the Trust, let’s shine a light on their contribution! 👏
ALT A poster promoting "Celebrate SAS Week - nominate a colleague today" for SAS Doctors and Staff in SE Trust, with star graphics and text. It encourages nominations of doctors and staff who have made a difference, highlighting the chance to win a prize. Contact details for Nicola McCurley are provided.
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Have you seen our new organ donation banners around the Trust? 👀
Did you know one organ donor can save up to 9 lives? ❤️
Take a moment to learn more about organ donation and share your decision with your loved ones
organdonationni.info/
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Supporting carers across our community 💙
Our Carers Health & Wellbeing Information event brought the community together at Lisburn LeisurePlex, with more than 33 information stands offering advice and support from local organisations.
Thank you to everyone who popped by 🙌
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Worried about falling? Help is available 🙋♂️
If you’re aged 65 or over and live in supported accommodation, you may be eligible for a Falls Prevention home visit 🏠
👇 See below for eligibility and contact details.
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Right support, Right time. 🕰️
Free workshops to support parents and carers of people with a learning disability.
📍 The Oakley Room, Downshire Hospital
📅 6 October & 3 November
⏰ 1pm–2.30pm
👇 See the poster below for booking details.
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Celebrating our Social Work stars! 🌟💙
A huge congratulations to 26 South Eastern Trust Social Workers who were recognised for their achievements at the Regional Social Work Professional in Practice Awards. 👏
Well done to everyone involved! 🌟
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💉 Protect yourself and your baby 💕
RSV & Whooping Cough AND Flu Vaccines NOW available at our WALK-IN Antenatal Vaccination Clinics across the Trust.
Clinic details 👇
setrust.hscni.net/service/an…
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Lisburn Activity Resource Centre were delighted to welcome local author Jordan McCaffery for a special reading of his book, Little Imaginators 💙📖
Jordan also kindly donated a signed copy for service users to enjoy.
Thank you Jordan, for bringing your story to life! 👏
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🚶♀️🚶♂️ Looking to get active, meet others and explore your local area?
Join our weekly Walking Group, exploring routes around Ardglass, Killough and Ballyhornan.
📅 Every Monday
⏰ From 10.30am
☕ Tea and coffee provided
For more information, contact Erin on 07971 327 789.
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𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 has spaces available at both the Ulster and Lagan Valley Hospitals. 👶
Open 7.30am–6pm. ⏰
For pricing & availability:
📍 Lagan Valley: Denise.spratt@setrust.hscni.net
📍 Ulster: Natalie.Hunter@setrust.hscni.net
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This #WorldPharmacyDay, we’re celebrating the vital role of our pharmacy teams across our Trust 💊
From patient care and clinical advice to education, safety and innovation, our pharmacy teams make a difference in so many ways 🙌
THANK YOU for everything you do 👏
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Struggling with hot flushes or night sweats? 🌙
Join our free 6-session CBT group in Lisburn, every Thursday from 6–7.30pm.
Sessions are provided by our Condition Management Programme and facilitated by British Menopause Society-trained health professionals. 💗
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50 years in nursing and she’s not slowing down. 💙
Meet our next #FaceOfSET, Beverly McClean, celebrating five decades in Nursing! 🤩
Beverly has had an incredible career and continues to do what she loves as a valued member of the School Immunisation Team.
What a Star! ❤️
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This Occupational Health Week, we’re celebrating how our Occupational Health team provides vital support for the health and wellbeing of our staff 🌈
A service with staff at the heart of it ❤️
Have a watch👇
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Staff & residents at Drumlough House in Lisburn said a very fond farewell to manager Michele Barton after an incredible 42+ years in residential care for older people 🥳
She will be so missed by everyone ❤️
Good luck, Michele and enjoy your well deserved retirement! 🎉
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This Organ Donation Week, Dr Chris Gowers highlights the importance of talking to your loved ones about organ donation wishes💗
This Friday some of our staff are taking on the Turn the Peak Pink challenge, climbing Slieve Donard to raise awareness🏔️
You’ve got this!💪
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A morning for carers.🙌
Come along to our Health & Wellbeing Morning for information, advice, activities, refreshments and a range of organisations offering support.
📅 Friday 25 September
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 Donaghadee Community Centre
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What would you like to see more or less of in our catering facilities? 🥗
Our Nutritional Standards team gathered feedback from staff & visitors at Lagan Valley Hospital today, helping shape healthier food choices across the Trust.
Next: Downpatrick, 8 Oct, 12–2pm 📆
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A small switch, a big impact☕️
At the Downe Hospital, a switch to decaf tea or coffee has helped reduce falls on the wards by 21%⭐️
See how our team is making a simple change to support patient safety 🌈
#Reset#Rethink#Reform
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A special afternoon of reflection & remembrance💙
Our Bereavement Midwives held a fundraising event for our Forget Me Not group, which supports families following the loss of a baby.
Guests took part in a Labyrinth walk before enjoying afternoon tea 🧁
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A proud moment for our Lagan Valley Regional Day Procedure Centre team, who were recognised by the Health Minister & Prof Tim Briggs, Chair of Getting it Right First Time, for becoming the first Unit of its kind in Ireland to receive its prestigious accreditation👏
Well done! 🎉
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Come along and take some time for you! 😌
Carers are invited to our Health & Wellbeing morning, with information stands, activities and a range of support available throughout the morning.
📅 Wednesday 23 September
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn
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Know your body. Know the signs. 💜
From what to look out for to when to seek help, our Gynae team answers some of the questions you may have about vulval and vaginal cancer.
Don’t ignore a change. Get it checked.
#GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth
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Our Cancer Services team hosted its first ever Speed Networking event 👀
Our staff brought charities and support services together to showcase the help that is available for patients and their families 🌈
Sharing knowledge. Building connections. Strengthening care🤝
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Every step matters 🙌
On World Alzheimer’s day, our staff at the Downe Hospital highlighted the importance of people living with dementia to stay active!💪
Thank you for sharing this vital advice❗️
#WorldAlzheimersDay
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Handmade with love 💞
The Great Aunt of our little patient, Patrick O’Connor, has donated these gorgeous handmade cardigans to our Neonatal Unit at the Ulster Hospital 🏥
A beautiful gesture that will bring warmth and comfort to tiny patients ✨
THANK YOU 🫶
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Take control of your health care with the My Care app! 📱 To get started, you'll need an NI Direct account.
Need help setting one up? Watch this step by step video 👇
bit.ly/4b4viiM
ALT Image showing instructions for creating an NI Direct account to access My Care. The image includes a smartphone with the My Care logo, text about NI Direct government services, and logos for Encompass and Health and Social Care. A link is provided for sign-up.
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A little creativity, a lot of smiles! ✨🎨
Our residents in Newcroft Lodge, Holywood enjoyed getting stuck into some lovely crafts, creating, chatting and enjoying time together 💟
A big thank you to our wonderful staff for organising and making it all happen👏
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💉 Protect yourself and your baby 💕
RSV & Whooping Cough vaccines available at our WALK-IN Antenatal Vaccination Clinics across the Trust.
Clinic details 👇
setrust.hscni.net/service/an…
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Our Health & Wellbeing Team set up a stall at Cafe Connect in the Ulster Hospital to share advice & resources with our staff 🌟
They were joined by colleagues from Carers Support, Inspire Wellbeing & Nutritional Standards🌈
Thanks for the helpful information you provided 🥰
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The people behind the procedure 💜
A huge thank you to our Downe Hospital Colonoscopy team for creating a welcoming, reassuring experience for patients. Your professionalism and care in every interaction really shine through.
Leave your feedback here 👇
careopinion.org.uk/
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Join us for a morning of support and wellbeing! 🤝
Our Carer Support Service, with Age NI Ards and North Down, invites carers to join us for information, activities, refreshments and more.
📅 Tuesday 22 September
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 Ards Blair Mayne Leisure Centre
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School days are the best days! 📚
Our Drumlough House residents had a fantastic morning at Christ Church Dementia Group, stepping back into the 1960s with a school lunch, plenty of laughs and lots of fun along the way. 💙
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A flower, a memory, a moment to remember 💙
Our Service of Remembrance will honour babies & children who have passed away before, during or after birth.
📅 14 October
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Stormont Hotel, Belfast
For more info email, beareavementsupport.midwives@setrust.hscni.net
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A song, a smile and a whole lot of care! 🫶
Nurse Allwell Oji has been caring for patients at the Ulster Hospital since 2021 ✨
For him, there’s no better reward than seeing patients happy, recovering and getting well 💙
#FaceOFSET
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“They saved my son’s life.”❤️
After baby Patrick received care in our Ulster Hospital’s Neonatal Unit, his Dad Rory O’Connor wanted to give something back✨
Now, he’s taking on a world record breaking 22-mile row to raise funds for the Unit🚣
Good luck, we’re cheering you on🙌
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Join us at our Carers’ Coffee Morning ☕️🧁
We’re inviting carers and families of people with learning disabilities, to come along on 2 October for a cuppa, a chat and an opportunity to connect with others.
We’d love to see you there! 🥰
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Here’s the future of radiography! 🌈
A huge well done to the 2nd year Radiography students who have completed their eight week clinical placement at the Ulster Hospital 🙌
Wishing them all the best on their exciting journey to becoming fully qualified Radiographers! 🌟
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Celebrating Rehab Week at the Ulster Hospital! 💙
Our Speech & Language, Dietitian and Occupational Therapy Teams were on hand at their information stalls to share advice, answer questions and highlight the important work of our rehabilitation teams 🙌
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