Northern Ireland is made up of a diverse mix of people and as the population ages, so the needs of everyone must be taken into account. Today the ‘See me, hear me, know me’ guidelines are being launched with the aim of supporting the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in nursing, residential, and day care settings and those who live at home and receive domiciliary care.
Blind cord safety in spotlight during Family Safety Week
Accidents are the UK's biggest killer of children, with under-fives being most at risk in the home. As part of the first ever ‘Family Safety Week’, which is running throughout this week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone about the dangers of blind cords and is working in partnership with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to deliver a series of training sessions across Northern Ireland over coming weeks which aim to reduce the risks that blind cords pose.
Tuberculosis still proving a threat in Northern Ireland
Tuberculosis (TB) has increased in Northern Ireland in recent years. Ahead of World TB Day on 24 March, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has released the latest figures which show that in 2013 in Northern Ireland there were 74* cases of TB reported. Despite this figure being down from 2012 when 87 cases were reported, tuberculosis is still proving a threat.
Ovarian cancer
Cancer of the ovary is not a common cancer but it does affect over 150 women in Northern Ireland each year.
Too often it is diagnosed late, when treatment options may be limited.
The earlier a woman with ovarian cancer is diagnosed, the more likely she is to have a better outcome.
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
If you have bloating on most days for three weeks or more it is best to seek advice from your GP.
Other possible symptoms of ovarian cancer may include:
Ovarian cancer – do you know what to look for?
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is today highlighting the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. This advice is being issued during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which runs throughout March.