Hand hygiene fun with shoppers

Each year, millions of infections could be prevented through ensuring good hand hygiene, therefore the Public Health Agency (PHA) is taking this message into frequently visited public places and is reminding the public to ‘clean your hands’ on the World Health Organisation’s ‘Save Lives: Clean Your Hands’ day. Dr Lourda Geoghegan, Consultant in Health Protection at the PHA, said: “This year we decided to focus on the importance of good hand hygiene for everyone, so we have come to a shopping centre to remind the general public to ‘clean your hands’.

Give binge drinking the boot

With the FA Cup and the Champions League finals about to kick off, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging football fans to watch their alcohol intake while they enjoy watching the matches. Owen O’Neill, the PHA’s Drug and Alcohol Lead, said: “The two finals are exciting events that football fans will enjoy, but it is important to be smart about alcohol and keep an eye on the amount you’re drinking.

Sun Awareness Week— know your skin type

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland warned today (May 6), at the start of Sun Awareness Week, that half the population is unaware of their own skin type, which may affect their behaviour and put them at risk of cancer. New research from the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) shows that 50% of the UK population thinks that their skin is darker than it actually is, which may mean they don’t take enough care in the sun.

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin Northern Ireland, Week 17 (22 – 28 April 2013)

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

Midwives and medicines

This leaflet was developed for midwives and describes midwives’ role in administering and supplying medicines. It should be read in conjunction with the Nursing and Midwifery Council rules, standards and guidance. It is only available from the Local Supervising Authority Midwifery Officer at the PHA.

Maturing well – advice on alcohol and drugs for older people

A new booklet which dispels a number of myths about alcohol, drugs and older people has been published. The 20-page booklet ‘Alcohol, drugs and older people’ has been produced by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in partnership with the Belfast Health Development Unit (BHDU), Addiction NI and Drink Think. Alcohol and drugs misuse amongst older people is often hidden and the booklet is aimed at those who are worried about their intake.

Alcohol, drugs and older people

This booklet is for older people (defined as those aged 55 or over) who are worried about their use of alcohol, illegal drugs or prescribed/over-the-counter medications.

This booklet is for older people (defined as those aged 55 or over) who are worried about their use of alcohol, illegal drugs and /or prescribed/over the counter medications.

Alcohol guidelines changed on 8 January 2016. Please see the latest advice from the four UK Chief Medical Officers on www.knowyourlimits.info

May bank holiday campers: be aware of CO barbecue poisoning risk

Although summer has not arrived yet, this weekend is the May bank holiday and the start of camping season. 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.
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