New framework for UK health and social care research launched

Transparency, public involvement, safety and proportionality must be at the centre of UK health research, a new position statement published today has demanded. Regulators and government departments who promote and protect the interests of patients across the four UK nations have set out the key principles in a new UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research. The 19 principles of good practice in research are for those who manage and conduct health and social research in the UK.

PHA - eBravo tender

Submitted by Lynda Kernohan on

Name of Contract: Community Alcohol and Drugs Information Network Services

Organisations Awarded:   Lot 1: Belfast - FASA - £119,000

                                     Lot 2: South Eastern - ASCERT - £119,500

Transmit, Health Protection Service bulletin

Welcome to the current edition of Transmit, our Health Protection Service bulletin.

 


Lumps aren't the only sign of breast cancer

This leaflet highlights the potential signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

 

Home accident prevention video ‘Scarred for Life’ launched

The dangers associated with hot appliances, liquids and bath water are being highlighted in a video being launched today [Thursday 26 October] by the Public Health Agency (PHA), in association with local councils in Northern Ireland. The video is the latest in a series of awareness-raising activities to reduce the prevalence of accidents that occur in or around the home, and shows how quickly and easily burns and scalds can occur.

Views sought on experience of delirium

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) are urging people who have had experience of delirium during the past year to share their experience through the 10,000 MORE Voices programme to help shape how care is delivered in Northern Ireland. 10,000 MORE Voices is a PHA initiative which gives people an opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences of accessing Health and Social Care services by asking them to ‘tell us their story’. The information received helps to highlight areas that require additional focus for improvement.

Guide to speaking publicly about self-harm/suicide/mental health issues

These publications provide advice for people who have been asked to speak in public about their personal experiences of self-harm, suicide or other mental health issues, and the organisations that may be supporting them.

The Guide to speaking publicly is aimed at individuals considering an invitation to speak. It aims to help them think through whether now is the right time for them to share their experience and, if they choose to do so, it provides them with some useful tips on how to proceed.

Clarification regarding tendering for all apsects of the revised Lifeline service

A news story on Lifeline broadcast on 17 October 2017 reported that a particular named provider would deliver the regional helpline aspect of the revised Lifeline service. The Public Health Agency would like to clarify that all parts of the service – the regional helpline and the follow-on counselling services in each HSC Trust area – will go out to public tender and contracts will be awarded based on this process. This was clarified on air on 18 October 2017.
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