Regional falls workshop to keep patients safe

Falls can be a significant cause of harm to patients in receipt of Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland and are among some of the most frequent adverse incidents. Although all falls cannot be prevented without unacceptable restrictions to patients’ independence, dignity and privacy, research has shown that falls can be reduced by 20–30% through assessment and intervention.

PHA launches Rotavirus vaccine to protect babies under 4 months

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new childhood vaccination programme to protect babies against the diarrhoea and vomiting bug rotavirus, a very common and potentially serious infection of the lower gut. From 1 July 2013 the routine childhood immunisation schedule will include the rotavirus vaccine to protect babies against rotavirus. In Northern Ireland this infection is responsible for around 4,000 GP visits and 400 hospitalisations every year in children under five years.

Supporting breastfeeding poster

This poster shows how grandparents can make a real difference by supporting a daughter or son’s partner in their decision to breastfeed and directs them to the leaflet A grandparent’s guide to supporting breastfeeding

A grandparent's guide to supporting breastfeeding

This leaflet is for grandparents who want to support their daughter or son’s partner in their decision to breastfeed. It answers any questions or concerns they may have and describes what support they can offer.  

This leaflet is for grandparents who want to support their daughter or son’s partner in their decision to breastfeed. It answers any questions or concerns they may have and describes what support they can offer.  

Breastfeeding gives babies a great start - Poots

Health Minister Edwin Poots has said that breastfeeding gives babies a great start in life. The Minister was speaking as he launched a new Breastfeeding Strategy for Northern Ireland. The launch took place at a joint UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative and Public Health Agency (PHA) conference on breastfeeding and relationship building. The new Strategy sets out the strategic direction to protect, promote, support and normalise breastfeeding in Northern Ireland over the next ten years.

Rotavirus factsheet for parents (Immunisation)

This factsheet provides information for parents on the rotavirus vaccine given to babies at two and three months old. This is more detailed than the information contained in the leaflet Immunisation for babies up to a year old.

This factsheet provides information for parents on the rotavirus vaccine given to babies at two and three months old from July 2013. This is more detailed than the information contained in the leaflet Immunisation for babies up to a year old.

Rotavirus factsheet for healthcare practitioners (Immunisation)

This factsheet provides information for healthcare practitioners on the rotavirus vaccine given to babies at 8 and 12 weeks old.

This factsheet provides information for healthcare practitioners on the rotavirus vaccine given to babies at two and three months old from July 2013.

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