Norovirus - including accessible formats

Information for patients and visitors on norovirus (‘winter vomiting bug’) and how to 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.

Hand hygiene information for patients and visitors - including accessible formats

Information for patients and visitors on the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infections.

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.

A Fitter Future for All - framework launched

Obesity is a modern lifestyle epidemic that is threatening our health and well-being. This was the key message delivered by Health Minister Edwin Poots at the launch of The Framework for Preventing and Addressing Overweight and Obesity in Northern Ireland 2012-2022: ‘A Fitter Future for All’. This ten year strategy will seek to improve the health and wellbeing of people throughout their entire life, from newborns to seniors.

Reduce your carbon footprint and improve health, say PHA

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to make climate change their business to help sustain local communities and protect public health. During Climate Change Week (12– 18 March 2012), the PHA is calling for people to make simple changes to their lifestyle - both at home and in work - in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint and improve quality of life for everyone.

Regional Guideline on the Use of Observation and Therapeutic Engagement in Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Facilities in Northern Ireland

Regional Guideline on the Use of Observation and Therapeutic Engagement in Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Facilities in Northern Ireland

Support World Kidney Day and Sign the NHS Organ Donor Register

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting World Kidney Day (Thursday 8 March 201) by calling for more people in Northern Ireland to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor register. World Kidney Day (WKD) was first established in 2006 to raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys in relation to our overall health, while also seeking to reduce the impact of kidney disease worldwide.

Physical activity and older adults

Physical activity and older adults (65+)
Evidence briefing and learning event

You are invited to attend a one-day seminar, jointly hosted by the Public Health Agency and the British Heart Foundation, to update professionals on recent developments on evidence based physical activity promotion and to disseminate the recently published CMO Guidelines on physical activity.  (Please find further details in the seminar programme below).

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