Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) is one of the five Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. It provides integrated health and social care services to the population of the southern region of Northern Ireland.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust was established on 1 April 2007 as part of a reorganization of health and social care services in Northern Ireland. The Trust is responsible for delivering a wide range of health and social care services to a population of approximately 380,000 people.
Geographical Coverage[edit | edit source]
The Trust covers the council areas of:
Services Provided[edit | edit source]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust provides a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Acute care
- Primary care
- Community health services
- Mental health services
- Children's services
- Elderly care
- Disability services
- Social services
Hospitals and Facilities[edit | edit source]
The Trust operates several hospitals and healthcare facilities, including:
- Craigavon Area Hospital
- Daisy Hill Hospital
- South Tyrone Hospital
- Lurgan Hospital
- St Luke's Hospital, Armagh
Governance[edit | edit source]
The Trust is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes a Chairman, Non-Executive Directors, and Executive Directors. The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Trust and ensuring the delivery of high-quality health and social care services.
Key Initiatives[edit | edit source]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is involved in various key initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and service delivery, such as:
Challenges[edit | edit source]
The Trust faces several challenges, including:
Contact Information[edit | edit source]
The headquarters of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust is located at: Southern Health and Social Care Trust Headquarters Craigavon Area Hospital 68 Lurgan Road Portadown BT63 5QQ
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