The Diversity Lunch was also arranged to mark the beginning of SAS Week (Specialist, Associate Specialist, and Specialty Doctors) and was thoughtfully created by Specialty Doctor, Dr Jeenat Khan along with Catering Teams across the three hospital sites. Advertisement Advertisement The lunch not only provided the opportunity to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association and to mark World Stroke Day, it was also a celebration of diversity and an expression of gratitude to the Trust's staff for their hard work and dedication. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

The Diversity Lunch featured a variety of delicious dishes including Harissa Salmon, Beef and Bean Burritos, Piri-Piri Chicken Fillet, Sweet Potato Curry, baby boiled potatoes and chives along with Jeenat’s rice, Tamarind chutney, poppadum’s and a vegetable medley. Jeenat also offered her delicious Mango Lassi drink which was full of flavour. Advertisement Advertisement This year's lunch also featured stalls from the Stroke Association, offering advice and distributing leaflets.

Raffle tickets to raise additional funds were available at the Ulster Hospital site, with a wonderful fruit basket that was won by Donna McCabrey from the Trust’s Communication Team, adding an element of fun and excitement to the day. Delighted with the support for the event and thanking the catering staff, Dr Khan said: “Last year’s event .