The Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs) Team held a training and information session for local Nursing and Residential home staff in the Southern area on Monday, 6 September. The training addressed the importance of implementing the cleanyourhands hand hygiene campaign and provided expert advice on the management of HCAIs.

The Public Health Agency is inviting applications from community organisations for two grants of £10,000 for the development of allotments within the Omagh and Fermanagh areas.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to investigate an outbreak of E coli O157 at Holly House nursery in the Lurgan area. A further two cases of infection have been identified through routine screening of household contacts. This brings the total number of cases to 14. None of the cases has been seriously ill.

Focus on Health Inequalities (27 October 2010 – 24 November 2010) is a programme of events to highlight innovative action being taken by the Public Health Agency, together with partners, to address health inequalities and the wider determinants of health and wellbeing across Northern Ireland. There will be a focus on poverty, disadvantage, economics and promoting a healthier society. A Focus on Health Inequalities information flyer is available to download below.