A major, ongoing Public Health Agency (PHA) led consultation exercise has identified 12 recommendations to improve the lives of the 48,000 people, and their carers, who experience neurological conditions across Northern Ireland. These recommendations will form the basis of an action plan to improve service delivery and support for those experiencing a range of conditions, such as epilepsy, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and multiple sclerosis (MS). The recommendations cover four areas:
Fish pedicures: Information for the Public
Although the risk of catching an infection as a result of a fish spa pedicure is likely to be very low, it cannot be completely excluded. However, there are certain things you can do to further reduce your risk of catching or spreading an infection when having one of these treatments. Choosing a salon
Cervical cancer prevention week
Cervical cancer prevention week is from 22 to 28 January 2012. It is a European wide initiative lead by European Cervical Cancer Association (ECCA). Further information is available at www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-cancer-prevention-week
Launch of Bamford Rapid Reviews
For further information on this event go to www.publichealth.hscni.net/publications/bamford-rapid-reviews
Partnerships for health - the future
Thursday 8 December 2011, 9.30am - 1.30pm
W5, Odyssey, Belfast
The aim of the Conference is to examine what we are learning about effective partnership working and explore new opportunities to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities in Northern Ireland.
PHA Statement: Legionnaires' disease
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has been advised of a cluster of 10 cases of Legionnaires’ disease among residents of England and Wales who travelled to Corfu since August. There have been no associated cases reported in Northern Ireland. The PHA is advising those travelling to Corfu to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Legionnaires' disease, which is a form of pneumonia. Travellers to Corfu who develop flu-like illness while in Corfu or within two weeks of their return should seek medical advice.