Talking about blood in my poo was embarrassing. But it saved my life.

This poster encourages people who find blood in their stools to speak to their GP.

Blood in your poo or looser poo? If it’s been six weeks or more, see your GP.

This poster encourages people who find blood in their stools to speak to their GP.

 

Salt Awareness Week – the dangers of eating too much salt

During Salt Awareness Week (4-10 March) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the dangers of eating too much salt and advising that moderation is key. Caroline Bloomfield, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Senior Manager at the PHA, said: “A very small amount of salt is an essential part of our diet; however, often without realising it, most of us are eating too much and this can have health impacts. “Too much salt in our diet can increase the risk of stroke and heart disease, some of the leading causes of disability and death in Northern Ireland. It can also contribute

Support available for people who self-harm and those close to them

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using Self-Harm Awareness Day to encourage people who are affected by self-harm, including families and carers, to seek support. Dr Denise O’Hagan, Public Health Consultant with the PHA, said: “People self-harm for various reasons and are usually experiencing severe emotional distress. Self-harm is when a person harms themselves through injury or poisoning and it can take many different forms. It may be something which is kept hidden from others. For some people, self-harm is a way of coping with and communicating their distress, but for others it can be

Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infections in Northern Ireland, Annual Reports

The PHA's annual reports on Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) in Northern Ireland.

More information on HCAI and Antimicrobial Resistance can be found at www.pha.site/HCAI-AMR 

Urinary catheter care

This leaflet will provide you with information on urinary catheters that are left in place (indwelling) and how to care for them.

Urinary Tract Infections in older people

This leaflet will provide you with information on urinary tract infections (UTIs), signs and symptoms and tips on how to prevent them.

Sepsis

This leaflet raises awareness of the life threatening condition sepsis. It explains what sepsis is, how to recognise it, and what to do if someone has sepsis.

Northern Ireland Breast Screening Programme: information for women diagnosed with breast cancer between screening appointments

This flyer for women diagnosed with breast cancer between screening appointments. It contains important information about screening results and cancer.

This flyer for women diagnosed with breast cancer between screening appointments. It contains important information about screening results and cancer.

Top tips on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

More than one in five households here (22%) are in fuel poverty so this Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (Friday 15 February) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting energy efficiency tips and services that many people will find useful in tackling the issue. A household is in fuel poverty if it needs to spend more than 10% of its income on energy costs to adequately heat the home. Brendan Bonner, Assistant Director for Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement at the PHA , said: “Nearly 160,000 homes here are in fuel poverty, but there are steps that people can take if they find that they have
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