The Mental Health Forum

19/09/2025

18/09/2025

*Helpline*

For patients whose appointments or surgery has been postponed as a result of the IT issues.
Lines will be open until 8pm this evening.

028 3756 0009.

https://southerntrust.hscni.net/trust-statement/

17/09/2025

IT Systems updated statement at 15:00.

The Trust is continuing to experience significant issues with our IT systems which are having an impact on our services.
Work by engineers to resolve these complex issues is ongoing but disruption to services is likely to continue for some time.
Community services are expected to operate as normal tomorrow (Thursday).
Unfortunately, the majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments are being cancelled tomorrow. These will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
We ask that people avoid coming to our Emergency Departments unless absolutely necessary.
We apologise for any disruption. Staff are working hard to resume services as soon as possible. Further updates will be provided in due course.

https://southerntrust.hscni.net/trust-statement/

17/09/2025

The Trust is currently experiencing significant issues with our IT systems which are having an impact on our services.
Ambulance diverts have been put in place whilst work continues to further investigate and resolve the issues.
We are prioritising emergency and critically ill patients at this time.
Any other patients should not come to their appointments at any hospital or community services today until further notice.
We ask that people avoid coming to our hospitals and other sites but visiting a patient is still possible.
Further updates will be provided in due course.

25/08/2025