Annual Quality Report 2016/2017

Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning – know the signs and symptoms

November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone as the temperature drops and people turn up the heat to be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO poisoning can kill and in the winter months, when people use their heating appliances more frequently, there are often more incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning. To minimise the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning the PHA recommends the following:

PHA provides additional funding for suicide prevention in Belfast

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is providing almost £500,000 additional funding for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in the Belfast area. £300,000 of this is being been invested directly through the community and voluntary sector in the city. “The additional funding is to address demands in all areas of Belfast,” said Séamus Mullen, the PHA’s Head of Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement in the Belfast and South Eastern area.

Stress control classes available across Northern Ireland

Stress doesn’t just make you feel bad – it can also be bad for your health. The good news is there are measures you can take to deal with it. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging those experiencing stress to participate in stress control classes which it is funding and are being delivered by Health and Social Care Trusts across Northern Ireland. Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure, and pressure turns into stress when you feel unable to cope.

Viral vs bacterial – what’s the difference?

With winter upon us, many people will inevitably pick up sniffles, sore throats and colds, and get infections. But what’s the difference between a viral infection and a bacterial infection and how can both be treated? Dr Lorraine Doherty, Assistant Director of Public Health (Health Protection) at the Public Health Agency, explains: “As the names suggest, viral infections are caused by viruses, bacterial infections by bacteria. Antibiotics are effective only against bacterial infections – they cannot help you recover from infections caused by viruses.

PHA - eBravo tender

Submitted by Lynda Kernohan on

Name of Contract: Early Intervention Support Services for Families with Children aged between 0 to 18 years old 

Organisation Awarded:  Lot 1 - NIACRO £152,520

                                   Lot 2 - Action for Children Services Ltd £155,159

PHA - eBravo tender

Submitted by Lynda Kernohan on

Name of Contract: Family Group Conferencing Services for Families and Children between 0 and 18 years old (Framework)

Organisation Awarded: Barnardos

Contract Duration: 1 August 2015 - 30 April 2018 (with the option to extend the framework for two further periods of 12 months to 30 April 2020) 

PHA - eBravo tender

Submitted by Lynda Kernohan on

Name of Contract: Strengthening Families and Incredible Years Programmes for Families with Children between 0 and 18 years old (Framework)

Organisations Awarded: 

Strengthening Families Programmes

Lot 1 - ASCERT

Lot 2 - ASCERT

Lot 3 - ASCERT

Lot 4 - ASCERT

Lot 5 - Derry Healthy Cities

 

UK Prevention Research Partnership (UKPRP) Funding Call NOW OPEN

An alliance of UK Health Departments (including the Public Health Agency's R&D Division - HSC R&D), Research Councils and charities are pleased to announce a new funding call to address challenges in the primary prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The UK Prevention Research Partnership (UKPRP) is an exciting £50m initiative focussed on improving population health, and reducing health inequalities, through the primary prevention of NCDs. It covers physical health as well as mental health and wellbeing in the UK.

PHA - eBravo tender

Submitted by Lynda Kernohan on

1. Name of Contract: Targeted Prevention for Young People and parent/carers

Organisations awarded:  Lot 1 ASCERT         - £  25,000

                                    Lot 2 YMCA             - £227,630

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