Northern Health and Social Care Trust explained

Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Start Date:	1 August 2006
Headquarters:	Bush Road Antrim BT41 2RL^[1]
Population:	463,297
Staff:	10,370 (2018/19)^[2]

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is a health and social care trust in Northern Ireland, responsible for providing services at various health facilities including Antrim Area Hospital, Braid Valley Care Complex, the Causeway Hospital and Mid-Ulster Hospital.

History

The trust was established as the Northern Health and Social Services Trust on 1 August 2006, and became operational on 1 April 2007.^[3]

Population

The area covered by Northern Health and Social Care Trust has a population of 463,297 residents according to the 2011 Northern Ireland census.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Trust Headquarters . Northern Health and Social Care Trust . 12 January 2020.
2. Web site: Annual Report and Accounts 2018-2019 . Northern Health and Social Care Trust . 12 January 2020.
3. Web site: The Northern Health and Social Services Trust (Establishment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2006 . legislation.gov.uk . 23 March 2020.
4. Web site: NI Census 2011 - Key Statistics Summary Report, September 2014. NI Statistics and Research Agency. 28 September 2014.