Did you know you’re up to 4 times more likely to stop smoking for good if you use a combination of stop smoking treatment and receive support from one of our Stop Smoking Specialists?

Our stop smoking service is provided by specialist advisers who use a range of proven methods to help you quit smoking. They will support you to develop a tailored quit plan based on why you smoke and why you want to quit. They will give you accurate information and advice including details of NHS approved treatments to help you quit. They will also provide follow on support during the first few months of you stopping smoking.

Quitting smoking can make a huge improvement to your health, energy levels, life expectancy and protects your home and loved ones from harmful effects of tobacco smoke.

As COVID-19 is a new disease we still have much to learn about how our immune system responds to it. We don’t know how long an antibody response lasts or whether having antibodies means you cannot be re-infected or transmit the virus to others. Trust staff are involved in a major national study which will help us answer some of these questions.

The first of the COVID-19 vaccines is already being rolled out to priority groups across Northern Ireland. Dr Tracey Boyce speaks to Southpod about how this may be the light at the end of the tunnel we’ve all been waiting for. 

Our very own Joe and Karen Walker – the Trust’s top peer vaccinators. 
In this episode they tell us why they’ll be front of the queue for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

With so much misinformation out there about vaccines it’s vital that we all have the facts about immunisation. 
Dr Shilpa Shah speaks to Southpod to dispel some common vaccine myths.

Figures from the PHA estimate that approximately 1130 people are living with HIV and receiving care in Northern Ireland.  Mal is one of those people. 
He shares his own story highlighting the progress that has been made, the need to continue education and awareness, and the role of healthcare professionals in championing change and challenging stigma.  

Is it possible to recover the economy and still suppress the virus?

We speak to  Ms Ana Paula Coutinho Rehse, Infection Prevention and Control Expert, WHO Regional Office for Europe to find out.

Superspreaders, ventilation, cleaning, social distancing, testing, PPE…

Global IPC expert discusses COVID-19 with the team leading the Trust’s response to the Pandemic.

As part of Occupational Therapy (OT) Week we spoke to some of our Children’s Occupational Therapists about  how the service has evolved and diversified over the years and why you should think about a career in OT.

 Masks only work when we wear them properly. 
In this episode we speak to Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Denise McDonagh who talks about some common mask mistakes and explains how wearing a face mask incorrectly can actually do more harm than good.