Neurological conditions the focus of patient care improvement

Increasing awareness of neurological conditions is at the centre of a new programme designed to improve the care of patients. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and experts in the field within Health and Social Care (HSC) have developed the programme alongside service users and carers affected by neurological conditions. The training is for those who provide services to people impacted by the disorders to improve their knowledge and understanding of the complex issues.

Project making a change in Mid Ulster

An innovative health and wellbeing project in Mid Ulster has been changing the lives of people living in the area. The ‘Make a Change’ project is funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and is supported by the three Mid Ulster councils – Cookstown, Magherafelt and Dungannon & South Tyrone – and the Northern and Southern Health and Social Care Trusts. The programme aims to engage with people who do not traditionally access services and support.

Ethnic Minorities Mental Health Toolkit - a guide for practitioners

This toolkit considers how mental health is viewed in different cultures, barriers to accessing services, cultural competences in mental health, ‘dos and don’ts’ quick reference guide.

This toolkit considers how mental health is viewed in different cultures, barriers to accessing services, cultural competences in mental health, ‘dos and don’ts’ quick reference guide.

There is also information on interpreting and translation services as well as other support organisations that practitioners can refer clients to.

Northern Ireland Registry of Self-Harm Western Area Six Year Summary Report 2007–2012

This report is a summary report of the six-year period between 2007– 2012.

A guide to preventing blood clots

This patient information leaflet is aimed at people who are at risk of developing a blood clot and includes details on what a blood clot is, the signs and symptoms, the risk factors and what methods may be used to reduce the risk of a blood clot. This leaflet is available for Trusts to purchase as a stock item on E-procurement. Search under ‘Product’ for ‘Leaflet A guide to preventing blood clots reg’ or under the catalogue code WPH000887.

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