Core Tables 2016 - Supporting the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2017

The Director of Public Health’s Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as estimated home population figures and projections, births information, fertility rates, death rates, information on life expectancy, immunisation rates, infectious diseases and screening uptake rates.

The Director of Public Health’s Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as estimated home population figures and projections, births information, fertility rates, death rates, information on life expectancy, immunisation rates, infectious diseases and screening uptake rates.

 

Stay warm and well during the cold spell

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place for Wednesday and continuing into Thursday. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising everyone to look after themselves and their neighbours during the cold snap. For some the onset of the cold weather can bring many hazards. Vulnerable and older people can find it difficult to get out to the shops or to keep their house adequately heated during the cold weather, putting them at risk. The PHA is encouraging everyone to look out for those who may be more vulnerable during the cold weather and check that they are ok.

10,000 more voices: Improving the patient and client experience of delirium

Patient and client experience is recognised as a key element in the deliveryof quality healthcare. In line with this, the Public Health Agency (PHA) iscarrying out an extensive piece of work across all Health and Social CareTrusts (HSCTs), with the aim of introducing a more patient and client-focusedapproach to services and shaping future healthcare in Northern Ireland.This is called ‘10,000 More Voices’.

HIV surveillance report published – PHA raises awareness of safer sex on World AIDS Day 2017

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using World AIDS Day today as an opportunity to raise awareness about HIV and encourage people to practise safer sex and get tested if they think they might be at risk. This comes as the PHA publishes its ‘HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2017’ report, which provides analysis of the latest HIV data for Northern Ireland.

HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2017

This report aims to provide an overview of HIV epidemiology in Northern Ireland by collating and analysing information from a number of sources. Although it reflects epidemiological trends over time, its main focus will be on data collected in 2016.

Moving Forward Together: Planning for the Future in Dementia Care

Local people living with a dementia, their families and carers, voluntary organisations and health and social care professionals are committed to partnership working, moving forward together, in the future development of dementia services in Northern Ireland. This was the key message from the Dementia Together NI Celebration Event held on 30 November 2017 at the Hilton Hotel in Templepatrick.

‘If in doubt – get checked out’ when it comes to Mouth Cancer

Health professionals here have joined forces to raise awareness of the causes, signs and symptoms of Mouth Cancer. Around 200 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer each year in Northern Ireland, often at a late stage, with about a third of those diagnosed dying from the disease. And according to figures from the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry, the number of cases looks set to double by 2035.

Remember about your neighbours during the cold spell

With a yellow warning for ice to continue into the weekend, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising everyone to look after themselves and their neighbours during the cold snap. For some the onset of the cold weather can bring many hazards. Vulnerable and older people can find it difficult to get out to the shops or to keep their house adequately heated during the cold weather, putting them at risk. The PHA is encouraging everyone to look out for those who may be more vulnerable during the cold weather and check that they are ok.
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