Summary of CDI, MRSA and GNB incidence tables, 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2025

Summary of incidence tables: cases of clostridioides difficile (CDI), methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and gram negative bacteraemia (GNB) by Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland by financial year. 

 

Summary of incidence tables: cases of Clostridioides difficile (CDI), Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) & Gram Negative Bacteraemia (GNB) by Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland by financial year.

Learning Matters Newsletters

Learning Matters Newsletter provides a new method of sharing learning relating to serious adverse incidents, complaints, reviews and patient experience across Northern Ireland.

The Public Health Agency and SPPG are committed to improving the quality of services in Northern Ireland.

Learning Matters Newsletter provides a new method of sharing learning relating to serious adverse incidents, complaints, reviews and patient experience across Northern Ireland.

If you have any comments or questions on the articles in the newsletter please get in contact by email at learningmatters@hscni.net or by telephone on 0300 555 0114.

Surveillance of Influenza in Northern Ireland 2013-2014

 

The 2013/14 influenza season started later than in 2012/13, it did not last as long and was noted at generally lower levels throughout than the previous season. Clinical indices began to increase in early January and peaked in mid-March, with community syndromic indicators not exceeding the baseline threshold at any time during the season. GP influenza-like illness consultation rates in 2013/14 were lower than those in the 2012/13 season for the majority of the season and remained low overall.

Workplace Active Travel Programme

Organisations are invited to submit proposals to the Public Health Agency (PHA) for the development and delivery of a three-year pilot Workplace Active Travel Programme. This programme will be delivered in four sites and will focus on key organisations charged with delivering the Active Travel Action Plan for Belfast. The programme will be delivered in four phases:

Remember to wash your hands after visiting the farm

Now that schools are finished for the summer and parents are thinking of activities to keep their children entertained, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding families about the importance of washing hands after visiting the farm. All animals naturally carry a range of organisms, some of which can be transmitted to people. Some organisms which may be contracted on farms present a serious hazard and can potentially cause severe infection, particularly in young children.

Working in the sun safely

With the recent spell of good weather, the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding people who work outdoors to ensure that they protect themselves from skin damage that may result from sun exposure. Sun protection was recently the focus of an event at Greenmount College led by PHA and Cancer Focus NI, with representatives from a diverse range of outdoor occupations.

Festival time – enjoy and be smart

The summer holidays are finally here, with plenty of concerts and festivals lined up for the coming months, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people not to gamble with their health through drug and alcohol use. Owen O’Neill, the PHA’s Lead on Alcohol and Drugs, said: “Some people will have a lot drink to while out enjoying themselves and they may also choose to take drugs, putting themselves at risk. The reality is that festivals are not a good place to take drugs for the first time.”

Community champions generate warmth

Homes in west Belfast have been fighting fuel poverty by learning more about how to make their homes more energy efficient. The Public Health Agency (PHA) teamed up with National Energy Action (NEA) and the Whiterock & Westrock Residents’ Association to tackle the problem in the area by offering advice on how to insulate homes better, cut costs by shopping around for fuel and best access grants, services and benefits. One resident found that they were eligible for an additional annual £5,500 in employment and support allowance paid by the Social Security Agency.
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