PHA agrees to E coli nursery reopening

The Public Health Agency incident team managing an outbreak of E coli 0157 at Holly House nursery has agreed to its reopening. The PHA and its partner organisations have worked with staff within the nursery to agree changes and have reinforced good infection prevention and control measures.The PHA will continue to monitor the situation closely. ENDS For further information Contact PHA Press Office, Ormeau Avenue on 028 9031 1611

Sunbeds: look a little deeper

This leaflet warns against the dangers of using sunbeds, most notably skin cancer, and offers advice on the Health and Safety Guidelines that sunbed operators should abide by.

This leaflet was produced by the Ulster Cancer Foundation and reprinted by the PHA as part of the sunbeds campaign.

National Fraud Initiative

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is required by law to protect the public funds it administers. This A4 sheet provides information on the National Fraud Initiative.

Mental Health First Aid Northern Ireland wallet card

The MHFA wallet card supplements the MHFA Northern Ireland Manual and is used by MHFA trainers and instructors.

It has the five actions of the MHFA action plan on the back.

Guidance on food for religious faiths

This poster provides guidance for schools on foods for religious faiths.

'Focus on health inequalities' programme 27 October-24 November 2010

Focus on Health Inequalities (27 October 2010 – 24 November 2010) is a programme of events to highlight innovative action being taken by the Public Health Agency, together with partners, to address health inequalities and the wider determinants of health and wellbeing across Northern Ireland. There will be a focus on poverty, disadvantage, economics and promoting a healthier society. A Focus on Health Inequalities information flyer is available to download below.

Nutritional standards for school lunches

This poster presents the nutritional standards for school lunches, to which all grant-aided schools adhere.

Nutritional standards for school lunches is also available in Irish, on request.

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