In the lead up to Christmas the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents and carers not to buy their children laser pointers as presents as they are not toys, with several children in Northern Ireland having received eye damage over recent months caused by the devices.
Know your alcohol limits during the festive season
The Christmas party season is just getting started and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be mindful of their alcohol intake at this time. People across Northern Ireland are looking forward to celebrating with nights out with family, friends and work colleagues, but if you choose to drink it’s easy to lose track of how much alcohol you are consuming.
New outdoor gym to get Tobermore active
Tobermore is getting into its stride thanks to the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Magherafelt District Council opening a new outdoor gym. The free facility, based at Mill Park, has 16 pieces of equipment which offer a variety of benefits including improved balance and coordination, flexibility, strength and cardiovascular exercise.
Quality 2020
Quality 2020 was launched in November 2011 to create a strategic framework and plan of action that will protect and improve quality in Health and Social Care (HSC), over a 10 year period.
Organ Donation Discussion Day December 11th – Tell your loved ones your wishes
A new organ donation campaign, which is being supported by the Northern Ireland Executive, has been launched to encourage families throughout Northern Ireland to sit down with their loved ones on December 11 and discuss their wishes on organ donation.
eHealth and Care Strategy for Northern Ireland
The eHealth and Care strategy was launched on the 8 October 2014 for public consultation, and continues until the 9 January 2015. The strategy sets out how Health and Social Care (HSC) will use eHealth technology to support people, share information, use information, support change, innovate and maintain the current eHealth systems across Northern Ireland. This was developed by listening to HSC staff, the public, community and voluntary sector, the technology industry and universities and colleges.
New HIV diagnoses remain at worryingly high level in Northern Ireland
Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has published the ‘HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2014’ report.