Three years ago, the Southern Trust partnered with East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) to develop an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies / NHS Talking Therapies aligned service.  As the three year partnership draws to a close, we take a look back at the success of this partnership, highlighting the wins and challenges experienced and how this service delivery model has been embraced by service users.  Steps to Wellness accepts referrals from GP only. Your GP can offer advice on how Steps to Wellness may help you and they can refer to us on your behalf. Find out more by visi ..read more

On this episode we catch up with Lisa, one of our Social Workers and Ciara, a long standing foster carer to find out what being a foster parent means, how to start the process and the importance of being a foster carer!  Tune in for this inspiring episode.  ..read more

Listen to our Stop Smoking Service Specialists across Southern Health and Social Care Trust discuss the vital Stop Smoking service they offer to those people who want to quit smoking, the support they provide to colleagues, the referral process, any concerns about the programme and how to overcome these, the short and long terms benefits of quitting smoking and success stories.  ..read more

In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Laura, Ciara, and Laura to discuss the rewarding world of domiciliary care and working in the Health Service.  We delve into the qualities needed to succeed in this role, the challenges and triumphs experienced, and how you can become part of our dedicated team in the Southern Trust. Tune in and be inspired to make a difference in people's lives and you community.  ..read more

Join Deepthi and Cathy on our latest podcast episode as we dive into the changes in equality, diversity, and inclusion within the Southern Trust. With firsthand experiences and insights, we'll explore the progress made and challenges in this important area! Don't miss it!  ..read more

Special guests from the Southern Trust Recovery college. The Recovery College works to empower those with experience of mental health problems to realise their potential and foster hope, opportunity and control.  They aim to provide an opportunity that is free from stigma, is strengths based and focused on the person and not the illness. Anyone can enroll for a FREE course on our website: Recovery College Courses | Southern Health & Social Care Trust (hscni.net) We know how difficult it can be for some people to find the courage to enrol and attend our courses but feedback from ..read more

To kick off 2024 we catch up with Deputy Sisters Rebekah and Emma who work on the Cloughmore Ward, Bluestone. They dive into the life of a mental health nurse and share their passions about creating safe wards.  ..read more

In our latest podcast episode on SOUTHPOD, in recognition of World COPD Day on Wednesday, November 16,  Chris Barron and Elizabeth Sloan, our respiratory nurse specialists and Drs Michael Shiel and Helen Close discuss chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - symptoms, causes, treatment and living with the condition.  #COPD  ..read more

Conversations  about Menopause are increasing but there are still lots of queries and misinformation.    Join Dr Sharma, Consultant Gynaecologist in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, has he answers the questions you have about Menopause and HRT ..read more

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Lauren, who is the Southern Health and Social Care Trust's Learning Disability Breast Screening Project Nurse, wants to raise awareness and support women with learning disabilities to access lifesaving screening. Lauren speaks with Nicky and Christine from the Breast Screening team, about the work they have done to support women by making simple reasonable adjustments which has made a difference for women with learning disabilities attend breast screening ..read more