Valuing People, Valuing Their Participation - A Strategy for Personal and Public Involvement for the Public Health Agency and Health and Social Care Board

Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) – Consultation Scheme

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin, Northern Ireland, Weeks 11 and 12 - 25 March 2012)

PHA Board Meeting

When: Thursday 16 August 2012 at 1.30 pm

Where: Farset International, Belfast

Our board meets frequently throughout the year and members of the public may attend these meetings. The dates, times and locations of these meetings are advertised in advance in the press and on this website.

Detecting bowel cancer early saves lives

Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in Northern Ireland and over 400 people die from the disease each year. However, the good news is that early detection can make a real difference as to whether someone with bowel cancer survives. To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in April, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of the disease. Bowel cancer can occur at any age and symptoms can include:

PHA Board Meeting

When: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 1.30 pm

Where: Farset International, Belfast

Our board meets frequently throughout the year and members of the public may attend these meetings. The dates, times and locations of these meetings are advertised in advance in the press and on this website.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention Group

The Pressure Ulcer Prevention Group

The Regional Pressure Ulcer Prevention Group has been formed to provide advice, support and share Regional learning across Northern Ireland. The Patient Safety Forum, The Public Health Agency are working collaboratively with in the first instance the 5 Healthcare trusts, to advise on, influence and evaluate the direction of the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program within Northern Ireland.

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