Consultation on Personal and Public Involvement strategy

The Public Health Agency and Health and Social Care Board have now developed a joint Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Strategy after extensive engagement and discussion.  The Strategy has been approved by both organisations and is now being formally consulted on during the period 23rd June 2011 to 15th September 2011.

Responses should be returned by 4.00pm on Thursday 15th September 2011

‘New Life Garden’ Opens In Ards

Issued by Ards Borough Council A garden dedicated to recognising the gift of life provided by organ donation has opened in Newtownards, exactly six months after the first sod was cut. Created by Ards Borough Council, the ‘New Life Garden’ has been developed in partnership with the Northern Ireland Transplant Forum, contributing to a national drive to recognise the gift of life provided by organ donors and their families.

Belfast helps celebrate National Breastfeeding Awareness Week

To mark the start of National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (NBAW), the Public Health Agency (PHA) hosted a breastfeeding event at Groundwork, Duncairn Gardens, on Monday 20 June. This event highlighted the importance of peer support and breastfeeding support groups operating across Northern Ireland. Peer support is mother-to-mother support given by women who have breastfed their own children and who, after specialised training, provide support to other women who also breastfeed.

Information for parents on the work of NICORE

Consultation on Personal and Public Involvement strategy

Eye screening for diabetics – prevents blindness

Diabetes is a common condition affecting around 69,000 people in Northern Ireland. One of the possible complications of diabetes is a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which can cause sight loss and blindness. Retinopathy causes damage to the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) that nourish the retina, the tissues in the back of the eye that deal with light. This can seriously affect vision.
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