This quarterly report provides epidemiological data on C. difficile in Northern Ireland, and includes key points, a comprehensive overview of all C. diff infections, rates, trends, age-specific information and statistical process control charts. The report also provides information on surveillance methods and data for each hospital and Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland.

INVOLVE – Briefing note for researchers

Personal and Public Involvement Flyer – How you can get involved.

Guidance Notes for Training Courses on Conducting Systematic Reviews, 2011.

Application Form for Training Courses on Conducting Systematic Reviews, 2011.

HSC Trust Research Governance Permission – Submission of Application

HSC Trust Research Governance Permission – Pre-application guidance for applicants

Family Nurse Partnership an ongoing success

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) are delighted to highlight the ongoing success of the first Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) programme in Northern Ireland. The first phase of FNP was introduced across the Western Trust area last year, the aim of the programme is to help develop positive mental health and wellbeing in childhood by helping young mothers in the vital first few years of their children’s life.

Framework for commissioning needs-led and opportunity-led research