Multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria - including accessible formats

Information for patients and visitors on MDR bacteria and how to help prevent the spread of infection.

Accessible formats

The below document is available as a pdf and in accessible formats. Accessible formats are alternatives to printed information, used by people who are blind or visually impaired. These accessible formats include HTML, audio and braille.  For audio and HTML copies please click on the links below. For braille copies please contact Caroline McGeary on 0300 555 0114.

Clostridioides difficile - including accessible formats

Information for patients and visitors on C. difficile infection and how to help prevent the spread of infection.

Accessible formats

The below document is available as a pdf and in accessible formats. Accessible formats are alternatives to printed information, used by people who are blind or visually impaired. These accessible formats include HTML, audio and braille.  For audio and HTML copies please click on the links below. For braille copies please contact Caroline McGeary on 0300 555 0114.

Influenza immunisation programme: Factsheet for healthcare practitioners

This document gives advice and guidance for healthcare professionals on the 2025/26 seasonal influenza vaccination programme.

This document gives the latest advice and guidance for healthcare professionals on the 2022/23 seasonal influenza vaccination programme.

Organ donation: Public attitudes and stakeholder engagement in Northern Ireland 2013

In June 2013, a representative sample of the public (n=1,012) responded to a survey about their attitudes towards organ donation. At the same time, a process of stakeholder engagement began, which involved 16 discussion groups with key stakeholders as requested by the Health Minister (including organ donation charities, those on the transplant waiting list, transplant recipients, donor families, and Health and Social Care staff). Discussion groups took place between June and August 2013 and proformas were also completed.

PHA publishes organ donation survey findings

The Public Health Agency (PHA) will today [Wednesday 16 October] reveal the findings from its public attitudes research on organ donation and transplantation in Northern Ireland. Dr Eddie Rooney, Chief Executive of the PHA and Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee for Organ Donation and Transplantation, said: “Organ donation really is the gift of life. The generosity of donors and their families enhances or saves the lives of recipients across Northern Ireland.

Maternity

It is recognised that pregnancy and labour are normal physiological events. However the recording, monitoring and communication of vital signs are an integral part of maternity care. Due to the altered physiology in pregnancy the early detection of severe illness in the antenatal or postnatal period remains a challenge for all involved.

On Global Handwashing Day remember to wash your hands

As the winter months are approaching, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is using Global Handwashing Day on 15 October to remind people of the need to maintain good hand hygiene. This will help to reduce the risk of picking up or spreading winter viruses such as influenza and norovirus Hand washing with soap and warm water is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections which can cause inconvenience and in some cases lead to serious illness.

New community gym will improve health and wellbeing in Lisburn

Health Minister Edwin Poots MLA and Olympian Dame Mary Peters have jointly opened a new community gym in Lisburn established to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Lagan View Community Gym in Old Warren is jointly funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Resurgam Community Development Trust. The gym will offer the people in the area an opportunity to try a wide range of activities such as cycling, rowing and weight training.
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