Do you look after someone? And are you from a black or minority ethnic background? (English and translations)

This leaflet is for BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) Carers. Carers can be people of all ages including children, young people, parents, older people. There is a cut off slip for BME Carers to fill in with their details. This information can then be sent to the Carer Worker in their local Trust. Details are on the leaflet.

Smoking increases your risk of cancer – stub it out!

To mark World Cancer Day 2015 on Wednesday 4 February, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the links between smoking and cancer and is urging all smokers to make the decision to give up their habit and start to enjoy the benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle. In line with the theme ‘Not beyond us’, smokers are being reminded that they can successfully quit smoking and join thousands of people who decide to stop each year by using the PHA’s Stop Smoking Services, or by doing so on their own.

Northern Ireland hospitals are ready to act FAST – make sure you are too

Stroke is a common cause of death and disability in Northern Ireland so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to ‘act FAST’ if they see someone having a stroke. Dr Brid Farrell, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the PHA, said: “Stroke is an attack on the brain. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off and brain cells are damaged or die. “If someone has a stroke, knowing the signs and symptoms and acting FAST can improve the chances of survival and reduce the level of disability that results from a stroke.”

Summary Interim Report on Findings and Interim Themes from Phase 1 of the review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) support for children/young people with a statement of special educational needs (SEN)

Summary Interim Report on Findings and Interim Themes from Phase 1 of the review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) support for children/young people with statements of special educational needs (SEN)

This interim report is outlining the service principles agreed by the Project Board and the themes identified throughout engagement and information gathering.


Summary Interim Report on Findings and Interim Themes from Phase 1 of the review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) support for children/young people with a statement of special educational needs (SEN)

This interim report is outlining the service principles agreed by the Project Board and the themes identified throughout engagement and information gathering.

Phase 1 Delivering care “A framework for nursing and Midwifery Workforce planning to support person centred care in Northern Ireland

Delivering Care” Nurse staffing in Northern Ireland is the outcome of a commission undertaken by the PHA Director of Nursing from the DHSSPS Chief Nursing Officer and approved by the Minister of Health in 2014.  The aim of the Delivering Care project is to support the provision of quality care which is safe and effective in hospital and community settings.

Syphilis: what your positive screening result means (English and translations)

This leaflet is for pregnant women who have been diagnosed with syphilis. It provides information on the care pathway for these women, including referral to GUM, treatment and long-term protection for the baby.

 

This leaflet is for pregnant women who have been diagnosed with syphilis. It provides information on the care pathway for these women, including referral to sexual health (GUM) clinics, treatment and long-term protection for the baby.

Printing instructions are provided in a PDF below.

Pupils make the grade thanks to learning boost

School pupils in the southern area are getting help from the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Southern Education and Library Board (SELB) to help them improve their GCSE grades. Thanks to a partnership with the SELB and local councils, the PHA has funded English and Mathematics programmes. Over 85% of pupils in the participating schools who were expected to achieve Grade D and availed of the additional support attained grades A*-C in English or Mathematics.
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