Coronavirus: the 2020 Director of Public Health report for Northern Ireland

The 11th Director of Public Health annual report focuses on coronavirus (COVID-19).

Make this New Year healthy and smoke free

As we head into the New Year, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to make a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking and improve their health.

Colette Rogers, Strategic Lead for Tobacco Control with the PHA, said: “During the COVID-19 pandemic, our health is more important than ever...

Multi-Agency Triage Team (MATT) digital promotional leaflet

The Multi-Agency Triage team (MATT) is a Crisis  De-escalation Service available for those experiencing an acute mental health crisis that are in contact with emergency services by phoning 999 or 101.

Newborn hearing screening - Well baby protocol

This flowchart for healthcare professionals shows the well baby protocol from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in Northern Ireland. There is also a flowchart for babies in the NNU (neonatal unit) or special baby

This flowchart for healthcare professionals shows the well baby protocol from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in Northern Ireland. There is also a flowchart for babies in the NNU (neonatal unit) or special baby care unit.

Newborn hearing screening protocol - babies in neonatal or special care baby units

This flowchart for healthcare professionals shows the protocol for babies in neonatal or special care baby units from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in Northern Ireland. There is also a flowchart for well babies.

This flowchart for healthcare professionals shows the protocol for babies in neonatal or special care baby units from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in Northern Ireland. There is also a flowchart for well babies.

Information for care homes

Information for care homes on foot health, swallowing, food care, hydration.

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COVID-19 vaccination - What to expect and translations

This leaflet contains information for people who have just had a COVID-19 vaccination, either first dose, second or booster dose. It contains information on the vaccine, potential side effects and what to do next. 

Button battery and small toy warning ahead of Christmas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning parents and guardians about the dangers of lithium button cell batteries, which are used to power many children’s toys but are highly dangerous if accidentally swallowed, and is also urging everyone to ensure any toys bought for Christmas are age-appropriate...

Safe movement of HSC staff within and between educational settings

This document provides guidance for schools (including preschools, mainstream schools and special schools) on safe movement of HSC staff within and between educational settings.

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