Awareness campaign launched to combat prescription medicine abuse

The Health and Social Care Board and the Public Health Agency have launched a Safe Medicines campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of misusing prescription medication. It’s estimated that the misuse of prescription medication such as Tramadol, Diazepam and antidepressants was responsible for 27 times more deaths than illicit drugs such as cocaine in 2015*.

10,000 Voices Regional Report: Experience of Paediatric Autism and CAMHS Project

The 10,000 Voices initiative is designed to capture the lived experience of people who use services and affords them an opportunity to tell their story in a way that enables services to change and improve.

The survey was undertaken in partnership with the PHA and this report represents the first time the 10,000 Voices initiative has surveyed any aspect of children’s services.

Suicide awareness training for churches

Clergy and those who work for churches across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in specially tailored suicide awareness training. Sessions are being hosted in the coming year by suicide prevention group ‘Flourish!’ Flourish! is a partnership between clergy from across the Christian churches in Northern Ireland and the suicide prevention charity Lighthouse. The initiative has the support of the leaders of the four larger churches in Ireland and has been developed in partnership with and supported by the Public Health Agency (PHA).

Physical activity infographics

A new tool has been distributed to GPs to help highlight the importance of physical activity. Consisting of three infographics covering the age groups 0-5 years, 5-18 years, and adults and older people, it is designed to encourage health professionals to talk to their patients about why it's important to be physically active. Each infographic highlights the benefits of physical activiity and outlines the amount and type of activity that is recommended for that age group. Quantities of each infographic have also been distributed to the Trust health promotion resource centres.

Dementia Together NI - newsletter

This quarterly newsletter provides news and updates on the ongoing Dementia Together NI project.

Allied Health Professions: Who we are and what we do

This booklet provides a brief overview of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and the services they provide to the public.

Allied Health Professions are a diverse workforce who deliver high-quality care to patients and service users across a wide range of care pathways and in a variety of settings.

AHPs are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). All AHPs work within the HCPC code of practice to ensure that they work to the highest standard.

Northern Ireland Substitute Prescribing Database Report 31 March 2016

This bulletin summarises information on individuals referred to the Northern Ireland Substitute Prescribing Scheme (SPS). It relates to those referred up to and including the 31 March 2016 and focuses on those patients in contact with Substitute Prescribing treatment services during 2015/16.

10000 Voices Regional Report Unscheduled care

The10,000 Voices’ initiative has been commissioned and funded by the Health and Social Care Board and the Public Health Agency, to introduce a more patient focused approach to shaping the way services are delivered and commissioned. It provides a mechanism for patients not only to share their experience of the health services, both positive and negative, but also to affect and inform change.

This is the Regional Report for the Unscheduled care phase.


Remember to wash your hands after visiting the farm

During the Easter break, with parents thinking of activities to keep children entertained, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding families about the importance of washing hands after visiting the farm. All animals naturally carry a range of organisms, some of which can be transmitted to people. Some organisms which may be contracted on farms can cause illness some of which can cause severe infection, particularly in young children.
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