Nutrition matters for the early years: Guidance for feeding under fives in the childcare setting

This booklet for childminders and staff in day nurseries, playgroups and crèches outlines straightforward, practical advice and information on a range of nutritional issues related to children up to the age of five to ensure each child gets

This booklet for childminders and staff in day nurseries, playgroups and crèches outlines straightforward, practical advice and information on a range of nutritional issues related to children up to the age of five to ensure each child gets all the nutrients they need to stay healthy.

PHA boost for GCSE pupils

School pupils across the southern area could benefit from funding to help them pass their English and Mathematics GCSEs, thanks to a partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA). Gerry Bleakney, Head of Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement, PHA, explained: “One of the PHA’s core goals is to improve people’s wellbeing, and part of this involves empowering young people to achieve their potential.

PHA training: Suicide and self harm – keeping the intoxicated safe (Northern area)

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Causeway Rural and Urban Network (CRUN), in partnership with other community networks in the Northern area, are providing free training to help protect the lives of intoxicated people at risk of self-harm or suicide. The training, funded by PHA, is for practitioners from statutory, community and voluntary sector organisations and groups in the Northern area. It will increase understanding of the links between alcohol and self-harm and improve the skills used by health professionals, and others, to support people at risk.

Belfast Transplant Games Team takes Rosebowl trophy for second successive year

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has congratulated the Belfast Transplant Games Team on its success after retaining the coveted Rosebowl trophy for the best overall adult team for the second year in a row. Over the past four days, transplant athletes from across Northern Ireland have been competing in the Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Medway, England and have returned home with scores of medals.

Regional guidelines for nurses when sharing information with NIGALA

Effective safeguarding children practice depends upon information sharing, collaboration and understanding between families, agencies and professionals. Nurses are required to work in partnership with other disciplines and agencies to safeguard and promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people. This includes working in partnership with the guardian ad litem (guardian) appointed by the court when making decisions regarding the best interests of a child or young person.

PHA supports rural mental health and wellbeing

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is targeting £100,000 to support the improvement of mental health and wellbeing across the Northern area. Four community networks have received the funding which will enable them to award community based ‘micro’ small grants in their respective areas. Madeline Heaney, Head of Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement (Northern area), PHA, explained: “The PHA has a lead role in implementing the regional mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategies, in partnership with the community and voluntary sector and others.

Improving health and social care through research

To meet the need for skilled researchers within Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland, the HSC Research and Development (HSC R&D) Division at the Public Health Agency (PHA) has awarded three research fellowships. These awards will help to improve the care and treatment of people in Northern Ireland, advancing our knowledge about illness, how the human body and mind work, and how we can better prevent and treat disease.
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