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Phase 2 Summary Report: Review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) support for children/young people with a statement of special educational needs (SEN)

Phase 2 summary report for the review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) support for children/young people with a statement of special educational needs (SEN)

New HSC R&D Strategy launched

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Health Minister Simon Hamilton today published the new research and development (R&D) strategy for the Health and Social Care (HSC) sector. With investment of over £10million annually, the new strategy aims to enhance the health, wellbeing and prosperity of people in Northern Ireland through world renowned research and development.

If you're feeling down it helps to talk about it poster

Mental health poster to support campaign.

PHA reminds people of importance of flu vaccine

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is again reminding people in “at risk” groups and others who are eligible, to get the winter flu vaccine, with a warning about the deadly dangers associated with catching the flu. As in previous years, influenza H1N1 (often known as "swine flu") is one of the strains of flu circulating this flu season, but it is covered by the free vaccine which is being offered.

Major moves under way for health service to go smoke free

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To mark one month to go before Northern Ireland’s health and social care sites go smoke free, Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride and Public Health Agency (PHA) Chief Executive Dr Eddie Rooney have demolished a smoking shelter at the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, which will be replaced by a bike shelter.

Reminder to get shingles vaccination

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Shingles can be very painful and in some cases cause serious complications. That’s why the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all those eligible to get the free shingles vaccine if they haven’t done so already. The vaccine will help protect against this common and painful skin disease and its associated complications.

Zika advice – pregnant women should consider travel plans

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising pregnant women, and those planning pregnancy, to consider avoiding travel to areas where Zika virus outbreaks are reported. Zika outbreaks have been reported in a number of countries in central and south America and all travellers to the affected countries should ensure they seek travel health advice from their GP or a travel clinic well in advance of their trip.

Regional Health and Social Care Personal and Public Involvement Forum: Annual Update Report 2014/15

The Regional HSC PPI Annual Report for 2014/15 provides an overview of the work of the Forum. The report provides an overview of the key strategic work areas and acheivements for the year including the PPI Standards which were endorsed by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety and launched in March 2015.

Epidemiology of tuberculosis in Northern Ireland: Annual surveillance report 2014

This report presents the epidemiological data for tuberculosis cases reported in Northern Ireland.

World Cancer Day: signs and symptoms and ways to cut the risks

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At least one in three of us will get cancer, and with an increasing number of cases each year in Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is using World Cancer Day (4 February) to raise awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer and encourage people to speak to their GP if they experience any of them.