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Job Planning Guidance Toolkit for Clinical Nurse Specialist Roles

This job planning toolkit has been developed by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in partnership with the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery (NIPEC).

This job planning toolkit was designed for nurses in roles who have the title Clinical Nurse Specialist and carry a defined caseload of patients and/or run their own clinics.

The toolkit provides information to support:

• Clinical Nurse Specialists in meeting the requirements of their job

First year university students urged to get MenC vaccine

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all first year university students who haven’t yet had their meningococcal C vaccine – better known as MenC, to get it as soon as possible. MenC protects against infection by meningococcal group C bacteria, which can cause two very serious illnesses, meningitis and septicaemia that occur mainly in young children and young adults.

Laser pointer eye injury warning

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In the lead up to Christmas the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents and carers not to buy their children laser pointers as presents as they are not toys, with several children in Northern Ireland having received eye damage over recent months caused by the devices.

Leaflets for patients and vistors on healthcare associated infections- including accessible formats

Healthcare associated infections are infections that someone has developed as a direct result of receiving healthcare. Occasionally, carers or others providing healthcare may develop HCAIs.

Know your alcohol limits during the festive season

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The Christmas party season is just getting started and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be mindful of their alcohol intake at this time. People across Northern Ireland are looking forward to celebrating with nights out with family, friends and work colleagues, but if you choose to drink it’s easy to lose track of how much alcohol you are consuming.

Project Initiation Document Phase Two: Scoping Exercise within mainstream schools

This Project Initiation Document outlines the purpose and plan of Phase Two of the Review of AHP Support for Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Special Schools and Mainstream Education.

Review of AHP Support for Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Special Schools and Mainstream Education: Phase 2 Engagement Plan

This engagement plan outlines the collaborative and partnership approach with key stakeholders in the second phase of the Review of AHP Support for Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs in Special Schools and Mainstream Education. It provides detail on how communication objectives will be met.

It gives information on:

Stakeholder Analysis for Phase Two of the Review

Membership of the Project Board

Membership of the Professional Stakeholder Reference Group

New outdoor gym to get Tobermore active

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Tobermore is getting into its stride thanks to the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Magherafelt District Council opening a new outdoor gym. The free facility, based at Mill Park, has 16 pieces of equipment which offer a variety of benefits including improved balance and coordination, flexibility, strength and cardiovascular exercise.

Quality 2020

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Quality 2020 was launched in November 2011 to create a strategic framework and plan of action that will protect and improve quality in Health and Social Care (HSC), over a 10 year period.

Organ Donation Discussion Day December 11th – Tell your loved ones your wishes

Read more about Organ Donation Discussion Day December 11th – Tell your loved ones your wishes

A new organ donation campaign, which is being supported by the Northern Ireland Executive, has been launched to encourage families throughout Northern Ireland to sit down with their loved ones on December 11 and discuss their wishes on organ donation.