We have over 200 Volunteers within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust and in this latest episode we have a chat with Eleanor and Katlo, two of our amazing volunteers who share why they love volunteering and what they have gained personally since taking up the role.   As part of #VolunteersWeek, we also catch up with one of our Keyworkers, Rev Michael Rooney and find out how volunteers are supported and discuss the different roles available with our Volunteer Co-ordinators. Make sure to listen to and find out how they make a huge difference to our patients, visitors and staff ..read more

From bumps to babies, breastmilk to baby poo - our midwives see it all. With their experience and expertise, they not only support families through the most wonderful times of their life's but are also a huge support to many through difficult decisions or traumatic situations. So how do they get through the highs and lows of what comes with being a midwife? Today to mark International Day of the Midwife, we talk to Sinead Campbell, a Sister within Craigavon Area Hospital's maternity unit, about this amazing role where she not only gets to see babies being born but sees that magical transition ..read more

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