Report on the Regional Choking Review Analysis - thematic review

The Regional Serious Adverse Incident (SAI) group identified the need for a review of Adult SAIs and Adverse Incidents (AIs) relating to choking on food, to inform future regional safety work. The aim was to identify recurring themes, consider regional learning, highlight areas of good practice and to determine if regional actions are required to reduce/prevent reoccurrence of these incidents.

Syphilis infection in pregnancy (professional guidance 2018)

This document has been developed to advise health care professionals in Northern Ireland of their responsibilities in relation to the detection and management of syphilis infection in pregnant women and the management of their babies. The document is based on the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) UK national guidelines on the management of syphilis 2015.

Important advice for pregnant women during lambing season

Despite the weather spring is here and the first lambs have already begun to appear in the fields, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with sheep during lambing season. The PHA is advising women who are, or think they may be, pregnant to reduce their risk of miscarriage and infection by avoiding close contact with sheep during lambing season, which runs until around the end of April.

Put a spring in your step as the clocks go forward

With the clocks having sprung forward at the weekend, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to use the stretch in the evenings to stretch their legs. Colette Brolly, the PHA’s lead on physical activity, said: “The longer evenings mean we have more time to get involved in physical activity, whether it’s getting out on the bike, having a kick-about in the park or getting out for a walk.

Know your limits if you're planning on drowning the shamrock

As people get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink to keep an eye on their alcohol intake, and be aware of the dangers of binge drinking and the effects excess alcohol can have on our health and safety. The PHA’s Drugs and Alcohol lead Michael Owen said: “A lot of people will be making plans to meet up with their friends and family to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and we are encouraging them to keep an eye on their alcohol intake should they choose to drink.

10,000 More Voices celebrates Sign Language Week

To mark Sign Language Week (12 – 18 March 2018) the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) are highlighting what matters to deaf service users in their experiences of health and social care. 10,000 More Voices is a PHA initiative which gives people an opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences of accessing Health and Social Care services by asking them to ‘tell us their story’. The information received helps to highlight areas that require additional focus for improvement.
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