Tender for services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland now open

The tender for Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland now open is now open for application.

The closing date for this tender is 12:00 noon,  Friday 20 February 2015.

Click here to see information on this tender.

Tender for Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland now open

The tender for Services to support the mental and emotional wellbeing needs of Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender individuals and their families across Northern Ireland is now open for application.

The closing date for this tender is 12:00 noon,  Friday 20 February 2015.

Click here to see information on this tender.

PHA reassures public that Ebola risk in Northern Ireland remains very low

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is aware of the current situation following a confirmed case of Ebola being diagnosed in Glasgow. The Public Health Agency is continuing to work with Health and Social Care and department colleagues in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK to ensure we are prepared for the risk of Ebola. Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe disease caused by the Ebola virus.

“Stop smoking this New Year” advises PHA

With the holiday season in full swing, minds will soon be turning to New Year’s resolutions, and once again quitting smoking will be at the top of many people’s ‘to-do’ list when the clock strikes midnight on 31 December. With this in mind, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to make a plan, think about what steps they are going to take to stay off tobacco for good, and to seek practical support and advice from a free ‘Stop Smoking Service’.

Christmas drug use warning

In the run up to Christmas the Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning that the misuse of any drugs which have not been prescribed to you can result in death or permanent damage to your health. During the festive period when many people will be socialising, the PHA is reminding people to think about the dangers that drugs pose to health and life. Owen O’Neill, the PHA’s Lead on Alcohol and Drugs, said: “Misusing drugs which have not been prescribed for you can cause serious damage to your health or even death.

Job Planning Guidance Toolkit for Clinical Nurse Specialist Roles

This job planning toolkit has been developed by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in partnership with the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery (NIPEC).

This job planning toolkit was designed for nurses in roles who have the title Clinical Nurse Specialist and carry a defined caseload of patients and/or run their own clinics.

The toolkit provides information to support:

•             Clinical Nurse Specialists in meeting the requirements of their job

First year university students urged to get MenC vaccine

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all first year university students who haven’t yet had their meningococcal C vaccine – better known as MenC, to get it as soon as possible. MenC protects against infection by meningococcal group C bacteria, which can cause two very serious illnesses, meningitis and septicaemia that occur mainly in young children and young adults.

Leaflets for patients and vistors on healthcare associated infections- including accessible formats

Healthcare associated infections are infections that someone has developed as a direct result of receiving healthcare. Occasionally, carers or others providing healthcare may develop HCAIs.

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