Health Protection 2012
Health Protection Conference, 11 and 12 September 2012 at University of Warwick
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Group
The Pressure Ulcer Prevention Group
The Regional Pressure Ulcer Prevention Group has been formed to provide advice, support and share Regional learning across Northern Ireland. The Patient Safety Forum, The Public Health Agency are working collaboratively with in the first instance the 5 Healthcare trusts, to advise on, influence and evaluate the direction of the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program within Northern Ireland.
PHA launches toolkit for Clinical Nurse Specialists in Northern Ireland
The Public Health Agency (PHA) supported by the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council (NIPEC) today launched a unique job planning toolkit to assist Clinical Nurse Specialists with delivering patient-centred care.
2012 Public Health Agency Media Award winners announced
The seventh annual Public Health Agency (PHA) media awards, with the Western Investing for Health Partnership, have honoured media students for their grasp of public health issues at an awards ceremony at the University of Ulster (UU) Magee Campus, last Thursday (22 March). University and college students in the media industry were invited to submit articles, pictures or stories on a current public health issue. Categories and prize winners included:
Cut your risk of heart problems and stroke by reducing your salt intake
Experiment with alternative ways of adding flavour to food instead of picking up the salt cellar - that is the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) during Salt Awareness Week (26th March – 1st April 2012).
Tuberculosis in the spotlight
An international conference organised by the Public Health Agency (PHA) will mark this year’s World TB Day on 24 March. Although the number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases in Northern Ireland is low compared with other parts of the UK, the global threat of TB has direct implications here as a result of increasing numbers of new entrants to the province and the increasing threat of Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDRTB).
PHA encourages everyone to get active in brighter nights!
The arrival of brighter nights with the clocks going forward on 25 March provides the perfect opportunity for everyone to get more active, advises the Public Health Agency (PHA).
Watch the match and your alcohol this St. Patrick’s Day
With the Six Nations drawing to an end, it has been an exciting few weeks to get together with friends and family to cheer on the boys in green! With all that potential for celebration, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to watch their alcohol intake this St. Patrick’s Day and during the last big Six Nations match.
Training the trainers - Mental Health First Aid
The Public Health Agency (PHA) welcomes 30 newly qualified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainers within the community, voluntary and statutory sectors. These additional trainers can now train others in MHFA, to recognise the symptoms of mental health problems, provide initial help, and to guide a person towards appropriate professional support.