Easter campers be aware of CO poisoning risk linked to BBQs

This week the Easter holidays start and many families will be thinking of heading off camping, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the danger of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from leaving lit or smouldering barbecues inside tents or caravans. Many people are already aware that fossil fuels and wood, when burnt without enough oxygen, create high levels of CO. However, the PHA is concerned that campers may not be aware of the risks involved with taking lit or smouldering barbecues inside tents, awnings or caravans.

Breast awareness: looking out for changes (English and 12 translations)

This leaflet is used to support the Northern Ireland breast screening programme and describes how women should check their breasts regularly for any changes that are new to them.

This leaflet is used to support the Northern Ireland breast screening programme and describes how women should check their breasts regularly for any changes that are new to them

This is also available in audio format by clicking here. 

The translations are of the 2014 leaflet.

Breast surveillance screening for women with a very high risk of breast cancer

This leaflet explains the breast surveillance screening protocol for women with a very high risk of breast cancer.

Get on your bike in brighter evenings

With the Giro d’Italia just six weeks away and the clocks wheeling forward an hour on Sunday 30 March, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to get on their bikes in the brighter evenings. Mary Black, Assistant Director for Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement at the PHA, said: “The stretch in the evenings means we have more time to get involved in physical activity, whether it’s going for a walk with the dog, kicking a ball in the park or getting out on the bike.

New free outdoor gym launched in Magherafelt

People in Magherafelt have a new way to get active as the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Magherafelt District Council have launched a new outdoor gym. Council Chairperson Catherine Elatter officially opened the free facility, which is funded by the PHA, in Swatragh Park in Magherafelt this week. The gym is made up of 14 pieces of cardiovascular and strength equipment which offer a variety of benefits to the user including improved balance and coordination, flexibility, strength and cardiovascular exercise.

See me, hear me, know me’ guidelines

Guidelines to support the needs of Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in nursing, residential, and day care settings and those who live at home and receive domiciliary care.

‘See me, hear me, know me’ – supporting the needs of the older LGBT community

Northern Ireland is made up of a diverse mix of people and as the population ages, so the needs of everyone must be taken into account. Today the ‘See me, hear me, know me’ guidelines are being launched with the aim of supporting the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in nursing, residential, and day care settings and those who live at home and receive domiciliary care.
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