Have an Elfy Christmas

In the run up to Christmas the Public Elf Agency has some top tips on how to have a happy, healthy holiday. Over the next 12 days the Public Elf Agency (PEA) will be teaming up with our very own Public Health Agency (PHA) to share the advice on www.facebook.com/publichealthagency and www.twitter.com/publichealthni

Preventing falls this winter

About one third of people over the age of 65 years fall each year, yet around 50 percent of falls are known to be preventable. The Public Health Agency (PHA), in association with all the councils in Northern Ireland, is urging everyone to identify factors that can increase the risk of falling and take steps to prevent them from occurring. Hilary Johnston, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager with the PHA, said: “Falls continue to be the leading cause of accidental death in the home, with the incidence of falling increasing as people get older.

Core Tables 2016 - Supporting the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2017

The Director of Public Health’s Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as estimated home population figures and projections, births information, fertility rates, death rates, information on life expectancy, immunisation rates, infectious diseases and screening uptake rates.

The Director of Public Health’s Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as estimated home population figures and projections, births information, fertility rates, death rates, information on life expectancy, immunisation rates, infectious diseases and screening uptake rates.

 

Stay warm and well during the cold spell

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place for Wednesday and continuing into Thursday. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising everyone to look after themselves and their neighbours during the cold snap. For some the onset of the cold weather can bring many hazards. Vulnerable and older people can find it difficult to get out to the shops or to keep their house adequately heated during the cold weather, putting them at risk. The PHA is encouraging everyone to look out for those who may be more vulnerable during the cold weather and check that they are ok.

10,000 more voices: Improving the patient and client experience of delirium

Patient and client experience is recognised as a key element in the deliveryof quality healthcare. In line with this, the Public Health Agency (PHA) iscarrying out an extensive piece of work across all Health and Social CareTrusts (HSCTs), with the aim of introducing a more patient and client-focusedapproach to services and shaping future healthcare in Northern Ireland.This is called ‘10,000 More Voices’.

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