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Activities: Awareness

Just how do we tell others about our service?

Exhibitions and Information Days
We set up our exhibition stand at various events and had staff on hand to distribute leaflets and discuss local issues. If you're planning an event in your area then let us know.

Media Coverage
Pick up a copy of one of the local weeklies or a community magazine and you just might read about our work. Many thanks to editors for the media coverage.

Advertising
Looking for advice on your rights? Then turn to Consumer Organisations in Yellow Pages. We have joined with other consumer organisations to place a full page advertisement which briefly describes the role of each and lists contact details. We will also continue to join with the other three Councils in a large format display in the telephone directory.

Hospital Radio
If you're in hospital be it Antrim, Causeway, Mid-Ulster or Moyle then tune into hospital radio. A short message, played at intervals during broadcasting time, outlines our role, gives details of who to speak to about health and social services matters and encourages patients to pick up our information leaflet on display in the hospital if they wish to find out more. Thanks to hospital radio broadcasters for playing our jingle.

Council Meetings
The past year saw us meet in a range of community facilities. Our travels took us to Broughshane, Ballyronan, Loughgiel, Armoy, Kilrea and even to the coast when we met in Carnlough. Did you know you are welcome to attend our monthly council meeting? Check with our staff for details of time, date and venue.

Wallet Cards
Wallet cards continue to target people accessing services through first appointments. The handy-sized card lists contact details and can be kept for future reference. Thanks to Trust staff for their help in distributing these.

Photo of prize presentation

Wordsearch prizewinners from Castledawson, Castlerock and Maghera

Photo of prize presentation

 

Competition
The wordsearch competition published in local newspapers attracted a large number of entries. Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter and congratulations to the prizewinners.

Website
www.nhssc.org outlines the range of information available and details the assistance staff can provide if you have a complaint about any aspect of health and social services. Remember, we welcome suggestions on how our site could be developed or improved.

Information Leaflets
Our information leaflet and the series of 9 Your Guide To leaflets are now on display in a range of waiting areas. Pick up a copy or download them from our website. Contact the office for other formats and languages.

 

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