This quarterly report provides epidemiological data on S. aureus in Northern Ireland, including overall infection figures as well as those specific to MRSA and MSSA. The report highlights key points, rates, trends 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.

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.

This leaflet provides information on Hepatitis C - how the virus is spread, the symptoms of the virus and treatment available.

This publication is the 14th issue of R&D Today - the biannual newsletter of the Health and Social Care Research and Development Division (HSC R&D). It profiles the work supported by Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care R&D fund.

This leaflet provides healthcare patients, their families and carers with comprehensive information on Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection. It provides some background on the infection and highlights a range of key factors, including the symptoms to look out for, common causes of contamination, the appropriate course of action should you become infected, and possible treatment options. It also offers advice to visitors and carers on precautions and rules they should follow when in the presence of a patient with C. diff infection.

This leaflet explains what a colposcopy is, outlines the process of the examination and gives information on post-treatment check-ups.

This second annual report of the Director of Public Health highlights the many public health challenges that affect people in Northern Ireland.

It demonstrates how the public health team tackles this complex agenda by working with many statutory, community and voluntary partner organisations across health, local government, education, housing and other sectors.

This review of the Breastfeeding strategy for Northern Ireland, was led by the Breastfeeding Strategy Review Group and carried out by the PHA. It aimed to examine progress on the recommendations of the document and potential barriers to implementation, by consulting widely with key stakeholders. A number of suggestions on the way forward towards formulating a new strategy also emerged.